It usually takes a few months for babies to stop fussing during sleep. What can I do to relieve my baby's fussing during sleep?

We all know that babies often have various problems soon after they are born, and fussing during sleep is a very common phenomenon. Many babies cry and fuss when they sleep at night, which gives mothers a headache. So how old do babies usually stop fussing during sleep? Let's take a closer look!

How old does a baby have to be to stop fussing when sleeping?

Generally speaking, it takes until the baby is 6 months old for their sleep to gradually become regular, and parents can rest assured and sleep well. Generally, when the baby is 6 months old, they will fall asleep by themselves when they are sleepy, and there is no need for adults to coax them.

When your baby is fussy about sleeping, it is best to treat the symptoms. Find out why your baby is fussy about sleeping and make the baby stop fussing as soon as possible so that both the adult and the baby can have a comfortable sleep.

Why does the baby make a fuss?

Did the baby urinate, poop, or is he hungry? Now, wet diapers are used instead of cloth diapers because wet diapers can help babies sleep peacefully, but if the baby does it too often, the bottom will be soaked in the wet diaper and will make a fuss when sleeping.

Is it because she is not used to the new environment that she is crying? Almost all babies will have their sleep affected by a change of environment. I remember when my baby was about one year old, her father cleaned up her room and pasted some of our wedding photos and stickers on the walls. Before going to bed that night, the baby looked at the room that was different from the past and made a fuss until she was so sleepy that she fell asleep.

The baby is addicted to breast milk. Sleeping with breast milk during the confinement period, feeding when crying in the middle of the night, etc., may lead to the possibility of being addicted to breast milk. The baby is addicted to breast milk just to find the sense of security that he thinks.

Do you have bloating, intestinal cramps, or are you sick?

The above items will cause the baby to cry and make a fuss. Among them, the symptoms of a bloated stomach, colic, or illness are different from the others. A bloated stomach, colic, or illness will make the baby cry and make a fuss.

What to do if your baby is fussy while sleeping

Don't lose your temper

Please don’t lose your temper with your baby when he/she is fussing during sleep, otherwise the baby may get scared and cry all night, and neither the adult nor the baby will be able to sleep well.

When babies are fussy about sleeping, it is best to check their pillows and beds to see if they are uncomfortable because they are not arranged neatly. It is best to clean and dry the baby's bed and pillows once a week to ensure that the baby's bed and pillows are clean.

Reduce daytime sleep time

If your baby often makes trouble when sleeping, it may be because they sleep too much during the day and cannot fall asleep at night. At this time, parents can reduce the baby's daytime sleep time and wake them up after they have slept for a while, which may improve the fussiness.

Don't breastfeed before bedtime

Try not to feed your baby before going to bed. The best time to feed your baby at night is 2-3 hours before going to bed. If your baby eats too much before going to bed, it may cause the baby to wet the bed. If this continues for a long time, the baby's bedwetting habit may not change.

Holding a baby to stop crying

In the reality show "Challenge the Impossible", Dr. Hamilton demonstrated how to hold a baby and calm the baby down with the five-second baby-holding method. The method is to hold the baby, cross the baby's hands and hold them in front of the chest, pinch the baby's jaw with one hand, and hold the baby's bottom with the other hand, and rock slowly, which can immediately calm the baby down, because holding the baby this way can remind the baby of being in the womb, which makes the baby feel safe.

Dr. Hamilton says this method is only suitable for babies under three months old.

Hush Law

According to expert research, parents can simulate the sounds that the baby hears in the womb, such as making hushing sounds with their mouths or using the sound of a hair dryer, which can help soothe the baby's emotions.

Creating a "womb" environment

Wrap the baby's upper limbs with a small quilt, leaving the lower limbs unchanged. This simulates the environment of the baby in the mother's womb, which will make the baby familiar and have a calming effect.

Summary: Generally, babies will be easier to take care of after three months. Mothers need to understand their baby's sleeping patterns and cultivate their sleeping habits. This will improve the baby's sleep quality and make fewer noises when they sleep.