For many parents, waking up at night can be a challenge in the parenting journey. Especially after weaning at night, some parents find that although the need for night feeding has disappeared, the problem of baby awakening at night still exists and even has been exacerbated. What is the reason behind this? How should parents respond? Let's work together.
Night-wake phenomena after weaning
Many parents hope for a peaceful night after successfully weaning off their baby's night milk. However, the problem of waking up at night has not disappeared with it, but has become a new source of anxiety. This is because the cause of night awakenings is not only hunger, but also a variety of factors such as physical, psychological, and physical discomfort.
Physiological causes: Babies have short sleep cycles and are prone to waking up in light sleep.
Psychosexual causes: Insecure or inadequate ability to take sleep and need reassurance from a parent to fall asleep again.
Feeling unwell: Physical discomfort is also a common cause of baby awakening at night.
Weaning is not the same as weaning habits
Weaning only solves the problem of waking up at night due to hunger, but if the baby is used to feeding to get comfort and sleep, then the habit of waking up at night will still exist even after weaning. Therefore, in addition to weaning, parents also need to pay attention to weaning those dependent comforting habits.
How to deal with your baby's night awakening
Faced with the challenge of waking up at night, parents can adopt the following strategies:
1.Step-by-step de-escalation method: Gradually transition from high-level soothing to low-level soothing, and finally let the baby learn to soothe himself.
2.Provide a sense of security: Provide a sense of security through soft comfort, close-fitting pajamas, etc., and reduce the baby's night awakening.
3.Establish a regular bedtime routine: Regular bedtime rituals help babies form a conditioned reflex to fall asleep and improve sleep quality.
4.Be patient and consistentIt takes time to change habits, and parents need to be patient and consistent with their plans.
Conclusion The problem of the baby's night awakening after weaning requires more careful and patient attention and response from parents. With proper methods and strategies, you can help your baby establish good sleep habits and enjoy a restful night for the whole family.
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