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Hello: Newborns, who have just been born, can be described as having no distinction between day and night. They eat when they wake up and sleep when they are full, and it takes until they are 4-5 months old to gradually develop a regular pattern. By the time they are 7-8 months old, 80% of infants are awake during the day (with occasional naps) and sleep at night, and by the time they are 1 year old, they are close to the daily routine of adults. The term "night-wailing child" refers to a child who sleeps during the day and wakes up at night, crying. For the infant itself, growth hormone is secreted in larger quantities during deep sleep at night, promoting the growth of the child's height. If a child cries at night for a long time, the rate of increase in height may appear to slow down. In addition to the biological clock of the infant not yet adjusting to an adult pattern, there are other factors that can cause night wailing, such as the temperature and humidity of the environment, or discomfort caused by the baby being too cold, too hot, or too stuffy. Some infants require a feeding at midnight, and if they do not receive it, they will cry incessantly. Some infants will cry if their diapers are wet and are not changed promptly. Other conditions, such as certain diseases (e.g., rickets, diaper rash), can also cause nighttime crying. Correcting infant night wailing involves eliminating the triggers. The phenomenon of the infant's biological clock being reversed between day and night should be gradually corrected. During the day, the child should not be allowed to sleep too often or for too long. When the child is awake, make full use of sound, light, and language to engage them, extending their wakefulness time. At night, avoid overstimulating them to prevent them from falling asleep or experiencing night terrors. The room should be quiet and the temperature comfortable. The habit of eating again at midnight should be eliminated. If there are any diseases, they should be treated promptly. The following are the recommended sleep times for children: newborns sleep for 20 hours a day; infants aged 2-5 months sleep for 17-18 hours a day; infants aged 6-12 months sleep for 14-15 hours a day; children aged 11-3 years sleep for 12-13 hours a day; children aged 3-7 years sleep for 10-12 hours a day; and children over 7 years old sleep for 9-10 hours a day.