Is it normal for a child to snore while sleeping?

Patient's question:

Often I hear my mom say, "My baby always hums and can't sleep peacefully," "My baby always likes to hum a little when sleeping, is there a problem?" "My baby always wakes up at night and hums occasionally, tossing and turning in bed. Is this normal?"

Doctor's answer:

The nervous system of newborns is not yet fully developed, and their excitatory and inhibitory functions are not well-coordinated. They are easily excitable, and even a small amount of external stimulation can cause nervous system excitement, leading to the baby being easily startled. This is a normal physiological phenomenon, and it will naturally disappear as the baby grows older.
Babies move around everywhere, and sometimes their faces may turn red. This is a normal phenomenon. Elderly people often say that stretching for a long time, with the baby straining to stretch, is normal during this period. Mothers don’t need to worry.

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