Why can't the baby sleep? Causes and solutions

Babies spend most of the day sleeping, but there are actually many moms and dads who struggle or worry about newborns who don't sleep, such as "it's hard to fall asleep," "even if they go to sleep," or "Is it okay if I don't sleep so much?" We will introduce why newborns don't sleep and what to do in such cases.

Isn't a newborn sleeping all the time?

Newborns, or babies up to 28 days old, sleep about 15-20 hours a day. It's like you're sleeping all day, but in reality it's normal to wake up every 2-3 hours and sleep in small increments. Many moms and dads don't sleep when they want to sleep and worry about not being able to sleep easily or putting them to sleep.

It is common for people to finally put them to bed by holding them in their arms, but then they wake up when they put them down to bed.

You may be worried that the baby, who is supposed to spend most of the day sleeping, will not be able to sleep, or you may be panicking because you want to put it to bed early, but it is common for a newborn to not sleep or wake up quickly after sleeping. It's fine if you don't worry more than necessary.

Do you sometimes not sleep due to discomfort or stimulation?

Why does babies not sleep?

There are several possible reasons.

For example, if your diaper is dirty or hungry, or you feel uncomfortable or dissatisfied. Alternatively, you may not like the tightness or feel of diapers or clothes.
When I'm being held in my arms, I wake up as soon as I put him to sleep because I wake up as I change position and when I touch my futon, I wake up as I get surprised.

It may also be an environmental problem, such as making annoying noises, being too bright, or too hot and cold. You may wake up in shock at a sudden loud noise. It takes a while for mom to adapt as she has just come out of her stomach and is not immunized to various stimuli.

Is it obvious that newborns won't sleep?

In addition to discomfort and external factors, there are also unavoidable reasons why it is at such a stage of growth.

One of the characteristics of newborns is that they repeatedly slept and woke up in small pieces regardless of the time of day. It is not until the age of three months that you start to develop a rhythm of staying up during the day and going to sleep at night. Until then, moms and dads have to wake up and take care of them many times at night, causing them to suffer from lack of sleep. This is a process of growth, so try to get through it as relaxed as possible, thinking it's only for a limited time.

Another reason why newborns only fall asleep for a short period of time or wake up with a small stimulus is that they are light sleepy.
Adults also sleep while repeatedly sleeping with REM and non-REM sleep, but it is said that babies sleep twice as much as adults and about half the amount of sleep they spend. REM sleep is a state in which the body is resting but the brain is active. Since he is so "light sleep", he wakes up quickly even when he is asleep.

It seems that some babies still don't know how to sleep, and even though they are sleepy, they can't sleep, and end up crying. It's sad, but every day, babies learn and grow. Make sure you have a comfortable environment for sleeping and watch over them.

What should I do when my newborn won't sleep?

First, your top priority is to remove the cause of discomfort, such as breastfeeding or changing diapers.

The diapers are also beautiful, and even though I breastfeeded, they won't sleep... That's a lot of happening.
If you don't have enough milk, you can also give them an extra drink. On the other hand, there may be cases where the baby is not burping properly and the stomach is bloated and painful, so be sure to observe your baby carefully and respond.

It is also important to lie in a dark, quiet place. The ideal room temperature for babies is 26-28 degrees in the summer and 20-23 degrees in the winter.

If you are fussy even after removing all the causes you think of, it may be that you are not feeling well. First, check for nasal congestion or dermatitis. If you can't find any problems and the baby and mom and dad are suffering from sleep deprivation, you may want to consult your family doctor.

What should you be careful about when putting your newborn to bed?

As mentioned above, it is obvious that newborns may wake up quickly or sometimes not sleep easily, so there is usually no need to worry.

What you need to be careful about is to remove any risk factors that lead to choking. Be careful not to block your nose or mouth with bedding.

The cause of "Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which causes a healthy baby to die while sleeping, has yet to be determined, but research has shown that if you put your baby on your stomach, the incidence rate will be higher. Please lie on your back unless you are advised to lie on your stomach for medical reasons. Liezing on your back can also help prevent choking accidents.