Patient's question:
The child is one and a half years old, but every time they sleep, they are restless and always need to be held and rocked to fall asleep. Once they fall asleep, if they are put down, they wake up and start crying again, insisting on being held and rocked. They haven't slept well for a long time. Why is this happening, and is there any way to improve it?What kind of help is desired: What should I do if the baby needs to be held and rocked to sleep?
Doctor's answer:
Children always need someone to hold and rock them to fall asleep. You can put the child in bed and bring a toy that the child might dislike to keep them company and play with them for a while. Once they get tired, they will fall asleep!0.5 to 1 hour before the baby falls asleep, you should let them calm down. Avoid playing too energetically before bed, and don’t overstimulate the baby. This way, the baby won’t have trouble falling asleep due to excessive excitement or nervousness. Don’t watch stimulating TV shows, don’t tell scary or tense stories, and don’t play with new toys.
Create a good deep sleep environment for the baby. The room should have a comfortable temperature, be quiet, and have dim lighting. The bedding should be light, soft, and dry. Before bed, make sure the baby empties their bladder.