Why do babies twist and turn when they sleep?

Babies always twist their bodies when they sleep, which is a phenomenon that many parents will find. In fact, this is also a sign of shallow sleep in babies. Because babies do not distinguish between day and night, these manifestations are normal. In addition, the newborn's nervous system is underdeveloped and they are easily frightened, which can also cause this symptom. Of course, it may also be caused by her own discomfort, bloating, and abdominal discomfort.

1. Performance during light sleep

A baby's sleep is particular and closely related to his or her physiological development. During the neonatal period, babies sleep for a long time, with light sleep and deep sleep each accounting for 50%. We often see babies smiling, frowning, sucking and other movements when they are asleep. This is the baby in the light sleep stage. Tips: Babies’ cycles from light sleep to deep sleep are very short and occur frequently, and they have trouble distinguishing between day and night, especially in the first month after birth.

2. Incomplete development of the nervous system

It is normal for babies under three months old to be easily startled because their nervous system is not yet fully developed. During the neonatal period, parents can stimulate the baby's nervous system development by giving the baby touch. Tips: In addition to increasing the secretion of growth hormone, promoting children's growth and development, and making baby's muscles healthier and joints more flexible, baby massage can also improve children's disease resistance, promote the recovery of sick children, promote food digestion and absorption, and increase baby's weight; promote the establishment of normal sleep rhythm in children, reduce the formation of bad sleeping habits, and reduce crying.

3. Bloating and abdominal discomfort

If a newborn has a bloated stomach or colic, he or she will not sleep well and will grunt and strain. This is because the baby wants to poop or pass gas, so the stomach needs to exert force while the anus needs to relax. Tip: Babies don't have very good coordination yet, so things that are normal for adults can be quite strenuous for them. Combined with bloating and intestinal peristalsis, the baby looks painful at this time.