How to deal with baby crying at night? Methods to improve night crying

The first is to create a comfortable sleeping environment, the second is to meet the baby's needs in a timely manner, and the third is to solve the baby's physical discomfort. The editor needs to explain slowly how to do it in detail, let’s take a look.

1) Create a comfortable sleeping environment

①Comfortable baby pajamas

If you want your baby to have a good sleep at night, the comfort of pajamas has a great impact on their sleep quality. If the pajamas are made of rough fabrics or have odors or foreign objects, the baby will feel uncomfortable or their sense of smell will be stimulated, and of course they will cry because of the discomfort. Therefore, in order to let the baby sleep peacefully, the pajamas you buy for the baby must have comfortable and delicate fabrics, preferably pure cotton. Pure cotton pajamas are not only soft and delicate to the touch, but also have good warmth retention and moisture absorption, making them very comfortable for babies to wear.

②Quiet sleeping environment

For babies who are in the developmental stage, their hearing is very sensitive, even better than that of adults, and they can hear even lower decibels. If the surrounding environment is too noisy, the baby cannot fall asleep well and will definitely cry and make a fuss. However, it is not recommended for parents to deliberately keep the environment too quiet. A completely silent environment is not good for the baby's sleep. The correct way is to try not to turn on the TV and windows after the baby falls asleep. You can play some soft music suitable for the baby's sleep, so that the music can accompany the baby to sleep.

③ Suitable sleeping temperature

Babies will feel uncomfortable if they are too hot or too cold. The ambient temperature suitable for infants and young children to sleep should be maintained between 22-24 degrees Celsius. A moderate sleeping temperature will naturally reduce crying. If it is a hot summer, it is recommended to adjust the air conditioner to 26 degrees Celsius and wait until the indoor temperature drops before taking the baby to bed. If it is a cold winter, in addition to the necessary heating measures, it is also recommended that mothers put the baby in a sleeping bag.

2) Solve baby’s needs in a timely manner

① Physiological needs

Solve baby's hunger problem

Generally, babies rarely cry under normal circumstances, but if they are not fed properly, such as being hungry or too full, which will cause stomach discomfort, they will easily start crying mode. So how to judge whether the baby is hungry? The method is very simple. The mother only needs to gently tap the baby's cheeks with her fingers. If the baby opens his mouth or looks for food, it is likely that he is hungry. At this time, the mother needs to feed the baby immediately, and be careful to pat his back when feeding to avoid inhaling air. But if he eats too much and his stomach is uncomfortable, the mother can massage his abdomen. For example, after rubbing your hands warm, gently rub the baby's belly clockwise, which can relieve the bloating and pain in the stomach. The most important thing is to feed scientifically at ordinary times.

Solve baby's physiological problems

If the baby still keeps crying, the mother should carefully check whether the baby has urinated or defecated. Urine and feces can easily irritate the baby's skin. The baby will cry constantly if he feels uncomfortable. At this time, the mother needs to change the baby's diaper in time. The baby's skin is very delicate and it is easy to form a red bottom due to the hot diaper. It is recommended that the mother must choose diapers with good breathability and comfort for the baby, so that the baby will be more comfortable wearing.

②Psychological seeking

Sing nursery rhymes

Many babies have nightmares when they sleep at night, especially if they are frightened during the day, they are more likely to cry at night. At this time, no matter how tired the mother is, she must patiently coax the baby, comfort him, and coax him to sleep. For the baby, the comfort of mom and dad is the warmest harbor. Parents can sing some nursery rhymes that he likes to him while holding the baby, so that the songs can accompany the baby to sleep. At the same time, be careful not to scare the baby during the day. A good mood before bed can help the baby fall asleep better.

Taking a pacifier

If the little one is emotional, the mother can also use a pacifier to comfort him. When the baby sucks the familiar pacifier, it is like feeling the mother's breast milk. After the psychological needs are met, the baby will slowly calm down and continue to fall asleep. The pacifier is an item that directly contacts the baby's mouth. When mothers buy pacifiers for their babies, in addition to paying attention to its softness and palatability, the most important thing is safety. It is recommended that mothers try to choose silicone pacifiers, which are soft and do not contain harmful substances.

3) Solve the baby's physical discomfort

If the above methods are not effective, it is very likely that the baby is sick and uncomfortable. At this time, the mother should carefully observe whether the baby has any abnormalities in the body and whether he has a fever. The family should usually prepare some fever-reducing patches and children's fever-reducing medicines. If the situation is serious, the baby should be sent to the doctor immediately.

1) Develop regular sleeping habits

Generally, newborn babies eat and sleep every day. As they grow older, mothers can intentionally cultivate regular sleeping habits for their babies after one month. For example, let them go to bed on time every night and sleep as little as possible during the day, especially in the afternoon. Usually, you should plan your baby's sleep time reasonably, take your baby to some green parks for a walk to distract his attention, so that the baby will sleep well at night and naturally cry less at night.

2) Pay attention to calcium supplementation

Babies are in a stage of rapid development and need adequate nutrition to provide the needs of growth and development. Mothers should pay special attention to the baby's calcium supplement, which is not only beneficial to the development of their bones and teeth, but also can effectively prevent night crying.

①Supplement baby calcium tablets

Calcium is one of the essential nutrients for the growth of infants and young children. Under the professional guidance of a pediatrician, it is best for mothers to supplement their babies with calcium, such as some calcium tablets or calcium drops specifically for infants and young children. This can not only promote the normal development of the baby's body, but also effectively prevent night crying.

②Take your baby to sunbathe

In addition, mothers can also take their babies out to bask in the sun more often, which can also help promote calcium absorption. But when going out in winter, mothers should pay attention to bringing an extra piece of clothing for the baby to prevent cold and illness.

3) Check your body regularly

Regular physical examinations for babies are beneficial to their growth. For example, check whether there are roundworms, parasites, etc. in the baby's body. If parasites "make trouble" in the body, the baby will naturally feel irritable and restless. Regular deworming of babies will keep them healthy and they will sleep soundly.

First, the reason why babies cry at night may be because of bloating. The baby's digestive system is not yet fully developed, and the baby lies down all day, so food can easily accumulate in the baby's small stomach, which can easily cause bloating. In addition, continuous crying, a pacifier hole that is too large or too small, constipation that prevents period, etc. can also cause bloating in babies.

Second, the reason why babies cry at night may be due to calcium deficiency. Generally speaking, breastfeeding alone cannot meet the baby's need for vitamin D. Insufficient vitamin D in the baby's body cannot promote calcium absorption, and in severe cases, rickets will occur. Rickets may not manifest as waking up in the early stages, but only appearing as a sleepless night, groaning, and tossing and turning.

Third, the reason why the baby cries at night may be because of anxiety. If the child must rely on some form to fall asleep, such as having to be hugged by the mother to fall asleep, this usually means that the child is very anxious. These are very sensitive children or children who urgently need adults to invest a lot of energy to take care of them. Parents need to give them a sense of security.

Fourth, the reason why the baby cries at night may be because he suffers from other diseases. At this time, parents should take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination to find out why the baby is always crying and actively cooperate with the treatment!

The normal amount of sleep a child needs is as follows: 0-2 months: 20 hours. 2-4 months: 16-18 hours. 4-9 months: 15-16 hours. 9-12 months: 14-15 hours. 12-15 months: 13-14 hours. 15 months-2 years: 13 hours. 2-3 years: 12.5 hours. 3-5 years: 12 hours. A four-year-old baby should sleep 12 hours a day, and it is more scientific to go to bed around 9 pm.