Baby shaking head while sleeping

Most of the baby's growth functions are completed during sleep, so the baby's sleep quality is also related to their growth and health. It is also common for babies to have various abnormal conditions while sleeping. Some more obvious abnormal conditions will cause extreme worry to parents. If parents find that their baby shakes his head while sleeping, how should they correct it?

Is it normal for babies to shake their heads when they sleep?

Is it normal for babies to shake their heads while sleeping? The quality of babies' sleep is key to their physical health, so mothers are very concerned about their babies' sleep quality. However, the baby always starts to shake his head when sleeping. Why is that? In fact, there are three main reasons why babies shake their heads when sleeping. One is eczema, two is calcium deficiency, and three is scalp itching. Generally speaking, it is a normal physiological phenomenon for babies to shake their heads while sleeping. There is no need to worry if it happens occasionally. However, abnormal shaking of the head may indicate that the baby has health risks, such as calcium deficiency, ear inflammation, etc.

Reasons why babies shake their heads when sleeping

1. Eczema

Eczema is a common skin disease among infants. Almost 80 percent of babies will have varying degrees of eczema after birth. Eczema is quite itchy. Babies are young and cannot express their feelings in words, so they will naturally choose body language to tell their mothers that they are uncomfortable. One of them is the baby shaking his head while sleeping. If mothers find that the eczema problem exists, they must relieve it in time, so that the baby can sleep well.

2. Calcium deficiency

If the baby's growth rate is too fast, it will cause temporary calcium deficiency in the baby. Generally, babies with calcium deficiency will have the following reactions: shaking head, rubbing pillow, slouching, rib eversion, crying at night, restless sleep, etc. Calcium deficiency seriously affects the baby's growth and development, so mothers must give their babies regular physical examinations, especially trace element checks, once every 3 months is best. Calcium deficiency can cause the baby's scalp to become itchy, and the baby will then rub his head and pillow, accompanied by night sweats.