Recognize the Various Causes of Sleep Difficult Babies

The cause of insomnia is often related to health problems. Such as nasal congestion, reflux, ear infections, pain due to teething, and sleep apnea (sleep apnea). Newborns usually sleep about 16-17 hours a day, but in one sleep only 1-2 hours and then woke up. At the age of 6 months and over, babies need a total sleep time of around 12-16 hours per day. At this age, babies often wake up for a few minutes, then go back to sleep. He or she might also take more naps than sleep at night.

Cause Infants Sleepless

Here are some health problems that cause sleeplessness in infants, including:

• Nasal congestion

Actually this condition is a sign of the body's resistance to germs. However, this condition can interfere if the mucus in the little nose is too much so that it makes it difficult to breathe. Overcome nasal congestion in the baby by blowing snot, for example by sucking the baby snot using a pipette and giving the Little Steam warm water.

• Reflux

Reflux or spit up is marked when your baby drains milk back from his mouth. This condition is different from vomiting. Reflux is actually not a dangerous condition, but there are some conditions that need to be watched for. For example spit up more than 2 tablespoons, spit up just starting at the age of more than 6 months, babies refuse to eat, body weight does not rise, looks lethargic, shortness of breath, and discharge green, brown, or mixed with blood. Immediately see a doctor if these signs appear.

• Ear infection

Bacterial or viral ear infections can cause a buildup of fluid in the back of the affected eardrum. This condition can be identified from changes in baby's mood. Babies will usually be fussy and cry more than usual. Another sign is the appearance of fever, runny nose, or sinus infection in infants. If this has arisen, immediately check your child to the doctor to get the right treatment.

• Pain due to teething

Teething for the first time is normal for a baby's growth. However, the process of teething can be quite long and painful. Some signs of a baby teething include frequent drooling, red and swollen gums, red cheeks, difficulty sleeping at night but are always active during the day, eat less hungrily, and are fussy and uneasy. Some things can be done to anticipate baby teething, such as giving teething toys, rubbing baby's gums with clean fingers or flannel cloth, giving healthy snacks, and cold drinks.

• Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea or sleep apnea is classified as a serious condition that can interfere with the baby's respiratory system during sleep. Although all babies have a risk of developing sleep apnea, it is more common in premature babies born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Other conditions that increase the risk of sleep apnea in infants are Down's syndrome and congenital abnormalities that interfere with the upper respiratory tract.

Tips for Overcoming Babies Insomnia

Here are some steps in creating a safe and comfortable sleep condition for your child:

• Prepare a comfortable bed with a soft and sized mattress.
• Give your child adequate food intake, creating a condition of the bedroom with minimal lighting, communication with a soft voice, as well as giving a warm touch.
• Sleep your child in the supine position and avoid prone positions that can increase the risk of sudden death in infants (sudden infant death syndrome / SIDS).
• Avoid additional items on the baby's bed, such as pillows, bolsters, dolls, toys, or quilted blankets that can interfere with sleep.
• Keep the room temperature in the crib is not too hot and not too cold.

Do the tips above to deal with insomnia. Consult with a doctor to ascertain the cause of the baby's insomnia, as well as the right way to treat it.