Why does sleep regression occur during the baby's rolling period?

Therefore, parents are more worried about their babies’ poor sleep during the rolling over period, because long-term poor sleep will indeed have a certain impact on their growth and health. But in fact, it is normal for babies to have sleep regression during the rolling over period, and this is also a leap period in their brain development. Therefore, the baby will have difficulty sleeping than usual and will be more irritable. Parents should give more company and comfort at this time.

1. Long-term growth

Babies go through multiple stages of rapid growth in their first year, which are often called growth spurts. Specific analysis: 1. During the growth spurt, the baby's milk intake demand will suddenly increase. He needs to drink milk more frequently than usual and will also be more irritable (such as constantly sucking and pulling away when feeding). 2. But this is only temporary (usually lasts 2 to 3 days, sometimes lasts a week). The baby uses these signals to tell and encourage the mother to "produce more milk." 3. Generally speaking, the growth spurts are approximately 2-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months, and 9 months after birth. There will also be some differences between babies. After one year old, there will be another growth spurt. Tips: Growth spurts are normal, mothers don’t need to worry, just let the baby eat enough. Once the mother's milk supply catches up, the baby will adjust on his own and return to normal.

2. Development period of large movements

The gross motor development period can also cause sleep regression in infants, including turning over, sitting, crawling, standing, and walking. Specific analysis: 1. During the rolling over period, babies can easily turn over and over at night and wake themselves up; around eight or nine months, mothers who accompany their babies to sleep will experience this best: the baby will suddenly sit up when falling asleep, and then fall asleep again. 2. Sometimes the baby moves around, but is just in a light sleep period, or is trying to continue sleeping, and may fall asleep on his own after a while. 3. If he wakes up, the mother can help him to regain his position, turn him over or help him to sleep, but there is no need to talk, pick him up or feed him. 4. Some babies may cry because they feel uncomfortable after waking up. In this case, just pat them and coax them, and they will fall asleep quickly. Tips: During the period of gross motor development, in order to have a good sleep at night, you can increase the amount of exercise during the day. During the stage of learning to roll over, you can help your baby roll over and practice more during the day so that your baby can learn as soon as possible.

3. Brain development leap period

Some studies suggest that there are multiple leap periods in brain development. During the leap period, the baby will have difficulty sleeping than usual, will be more irritable, and will have an increased need for parental companionship. After the leap period, parents will find that the baby has mastered new skills, as if he or she has grown up suddenly. Specific analysis: 1. Before the baby is one and a half years old, the brain development will have 10 peak periods of leapfrog development (which will overlap with the gross motor development period). 2. Babies who are in the leap period of brain development often wake up at night and cry with their eyes closed, but they can be coaxed and put down quickly after being picked up. 3. Just like the treatment of large movements above, observe for a while without intervention. The brain development leap period will overlap with the gross motor development period. You can increase your baby's daytime exercise to help your baby learn new skills and get through this period smoothly. Tips: For a 4-month-old baby, the daytime sleep mechanism is basically formed. The baby should not be awake for more than 2 hours. The best sleep time at night is between 6 and 7 o'clock. Arranging the baby to go to sleep in advance and avoiding excessive stimulation can help the baby get a good sleep and improve frequent night wakings.