Is it normal for a 4-month-old baby to cry before going to bed? Why does a 4-month-old baby cry before going to bed?

We all know that babies often cry when they sleep when they are young. This is a common phenomenon, which we also call sleep disturbance. There are many reasons why babies cry when they sleep, it may be because they are hungry, it may be because they are uncomfortable, it may be because they are scared, etc. Mothers should deal with it in a targeted manner. Let's take a closer look!

Why is my 4 month old baby crying before going to bed?

1. The baby just urinated and defecated

The baby will urinate and defecate frequently because the baby at this time mainly eats breast milk or formula, most of these foods are water, so the baby will urinate and defecate frequently.

The mother only needs to check the baby's diaper regularly and change it in time. Especially at night, the mother needs to get up at night to change the baby's diaper. If the baby has a bowel movement, it must be washed with clean water. If you don't pay attention to hygiene, the baby will easily get a red bottom, which will be more troublesome to take care of.

2. The baby has colic and bloating

After the baby is born, the umbilical cord will be cut, and then the baby will breathe oxygen in the air like a normal person, then eat milk, and then eat normal food. Because the baby needs a period of adaptation, some babies will have colic or abdominal bloating. Some babies may have this soon after birth, but some babies will have this after a few months.

If it is colic or bloating, you should comfort the baby, rub the baby's tummy, or hold the baby in an airplane position or pat the baby's back while holding the baby upright.

3. The baby may be frightened

During the day, mothers may take their babies out shopping or walking on the street, but babies can be easily frightened by a little noise or something, especially by other children or people who speak loudly. There is also a superstitious saying that babies are frightened by "yin people".

4. The baby has no sense of security

The feeling of security is not only possessed by adults, but also by babies, but the nature of the feeling may be different.

The mother should not leave the baby for too long, and should not let the baby lose sight of the mother. It is best to sleep together. The baby sleeping in the mother's arms feels like being in the womb, which will make the baby feel more secure.

What to do if your 4-month-old baby cries before going to bed

Generally, in such a situation, it is best for the mother to hold the baby to comfort him, hold the baby's back, sing to the baby, soothe the baby and calm the baby down. It is even better if the father is there. When the father holds the baby, the baby will have a very special feeling and will calm the baby down quickly.

Unlike adults, babies do not fall asleep on their own when they are sleepy. They need help from adults to fall asleep. The sleepier they are, the more anxious and difficult it is to coax them to sleep. Therefore, if you pay close attention to the early sleep signals, it will be much easier to coax them to sleep. The early sleep signals of sleepiness are dull eyes, panting, scratching ears, and when they are very sleepy, they will cry for "no reason". If you wait until the baby develops to the stage of fussing, it will be more difficult to coax them to sleep. Therefore, it is particularly important to pay attention to the sleep signals sent by the baby, and do not miss the best period to coax them to sleep, which will increase the difficulty of coaxing them to sleep.

Which sleeping position is better for babies?

There are three sleeping positions: sleeping on your back, sleeping on your side, and sleeping on your stomach.

Sleeping on your back According to a survey, sleeping on your back accounts for the largest proportion of all postures. In this sleeping position, the muscles on both sides are relaxed and will not cause great pressure on the internal organs. However, it is not suitable for some babies, especially small babies. The stomach of small babies is relatively horizontal, and the entrance of the stomach, the cardia, is relatively loose, so sometimes they will overflow and spit up milk. When sleeping on their backs, the milk may be sucked into the respiratory tract. It is recommended that such babies sleep on their side. Some babies are born with congenital hypoplasia of laryngeal cartilage. These babies snore when they sleep, but they stop snoring when they are picked up to sleep. This is because the laryngeal cartilage softens and sinks when inhaling, narrowing the passage there, resulting in wheezing. It is especially obvious when sleeping on your back. It is also recommended that such babies sleep on their side.