Patient's question:
For the past few days, a fifteen-month-old baby has been clenching their hands tightly and trembling slightly before taking a nap. What could be the reason for this?Desired help: I want to know what symptoms this might indicate and what steps should be taken.
Doctor's answer:
The deep sleep process of a baby is cyclical, with two forms—deep sleep and light sleep—repeating in each cycle. When the baby enters the light sleep phase, they may exhibit many superficial deep sleep behaviors such as eye movements, head movements, limb movements, and making sounds, which are usually normal. At this time, parents should not rush to wake the baby or disrupt their deep sleep state. Gently patting the baby may help them return to deep sleep.