Why do babies cry at night? 5 reasons and the right remedies

The first is being too full or too hungry, the second is improper sleep time, the third is the environment is too noisy, the fourth is seeking a sense of security, and the fifth is physical discomfort. Therefore, parents can compare the reasons why the baby cries at night one by one and take targeted solutions.

1) Too full or too hungry

For most babies who cry at night, the reason for their crying is probably because they are hungry. Generally speaking, babies need to be fed every 2-3 hours, but some mothers like to feed their babies every 3-4 hours. Babies who cannot bear hunger will naturally cry. On the contrary, some parents always think that babies are hungry when they cry, so they feed them again and again, which causes their little tummies to become more and more bloated, and the babies feel uncomfortable, and then they cry non-stop.

2) Improper sleep time

If the baby is full and in good spirits, it is very likely that the crying at night is caused by improper sleep schedule. For example, if the baby sleeps too much during the day, he will be very energetic at night. If the baby feels bored and lonely, but the parents force him to sleep, he will cry.

3) The environment is too noisy

To some extent, our sleeping environment will directly affect the quality of sleep. For example, if the ambient noise is too loud, not only sensitive babies, but even adults will find it difficult to fall asleep. Therefore, the baby's sleeping environment at night is also very important. An unsuitable sleeping environment can easily cause the baby to cry at night.

4) Finding a sense of security

Before the baby is born, he stays in the mother's warm womb. When he first comes to this world, he will feel unfamiliar and afraid of the surrounding environment. In order to seek enough sense of security, the baby will cry to get the comfort and care of the mother.

5) Feeling unwell

If all the above reasons have been ruled out and the baby still cries, the mother should carefully check whether the baby is sick. For example, a cold, fever, gastroenteritis or calcium deficiency may cause the baby to feel uncomfortable and cry.

First, parents can massage their babies appropriately. Various pats and massages can help calm babies down. You can try to let the baby sit upright on your shoulders and pat his back. But don't massage the baby's belly before the baby is four weeks old, and avoid the spine.

Second, you can play music for your baby. Rhythmic sounds or music can help soothe a newborn. Even the hum of a washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help calm the baby. Listening to music can cultivate your baby's optimistic personality.

Third, sucking. Whether it is the mother's breast, the bottle, the pacifier, or the baby's own fingers, sucking can always play a soothing role, but the mother should sterilize the bottle and pacifier at ordinary times, and keep the baby's fingers clean to avoid diseases from the mouth.

Fourth, rock your baby gently in your arms or cradle, or push him in a stroller. You can comfort him with gentle hugs and soft singing.

Fifth, some babies feel better after burping, so try sitting your baby upright on your shoulder and patting his back.

Sixth, you can give your baby a bath. A warm bath can immediately calm some babies, but be aware that this may have the opposite effect.

Infants crying at night will affect their growth and development. It is often said that "children who get enough sleep grow taller", which is a completely correct scientific fact. The growth of the human body depends on growth hormone. The main physiological function of growth hormone is to promote the synthesis of various tissues in the human body, especially protein, and can stimulate the growth of bone joint cartilage and epiphyseal cartilage, making people taller. Once the human body lacks growth hormone, it will lead to growth stagnation. The secretion of growth hormone is the highest when the baby is asleep at night. If the baby cries at night for a long time, the secretion of growth hormone will inevitably be reduced, thus affecting the speed at which the child's height increases.

Babies aged 1-3 months need to sleep about 18 hours a day, sleeping 4 times during the day, about 1.5-2 hours each time, and 10-11 hours at night. Except for feeding and changing diapers, babies sleep most of the time. Babies aged 4-6 months need to sleep 15-16 hours a day. Mothers should remember not to wake up babies who are snoring and add weaning food. Forcibly changing the child's sleep pattern is against the laws of nature. This will destroy the baby's mood. Moreover, during this period, babies only need to follow the natural sleep pattern.