infant's sleeping position

The baby's sleeping position, the correct sleeping position is to let the baby grow up healthily and cultivate the baby's healthy and beautiful head shape, which is also very important. Therefore, it is necessary to know that the correct sleeping posture of the baby is something that new parents should master! This is the baby's sleeping position.

Baby's sleeping position 1 the three most common sleeping positions of baby.

1, sleep on your back

Sleeping on your back means sleeping on your back, which is the so-called biggest sleeping phase in the world.

This sleeping position can relax the muscles of the whole body, and it is least likely to cause oppression on the baby's heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and bladder, but it may also make the relaxed tongue root fall backwards, so there are also doubts about blocking the respiratory tract.

Advantages:

A, the body is not tyrannical, natural and healthy.

B, it is not easy to be covered by foreign bodies such as quilts and cause suffocation: high safety.

C, parents can know the baby's sleep state at a glance.

Disadvantages:

A, for newborns, if there is snoring, breathing will feel more laborious.

B, neonatal milk overflow is easy to reflux, blocking the nose and mouth, which may lead to aspiration pneumonia in severe cases.

C, the head shape is easy to sleep flat, which may also affect the face shape.

D, because there is no bondage, the baby is more insecure.

Tip:

A, after feeding, don't let the baby (especially the newborn) sleep flat immediately, but sleep on the right side first.

B, it is recommended to tie the baby's hand to make him feel more secure. (Don't tie it after the full moon, so as not to affect the development of hands)

C, the pillow is recommended to use the "back pillow" (sinking in the middle), which can support the baby's undeveloped neck.

Expert reminder

Elders often say that children grow well if they sleep well and eat well. For babies before one year old, eating and sleeping can be said to be the most important part of their lives, because their sleep time may be as long as 12- 15 hours a day. After all, how much does sleep affect your baby?

Parenting experts say: have a good sleep, the child wakes up and smiles at you; If you can't sleep well, you usually cry and want to hug.

So, what kind of sleeping position should be adopted to make children sleep sweetly, healthily and safely? Su Ai believes that if parents don't give special instructions, the advice is usually to let the child sleep on his side. In addition to safety, children should be fixed with pillows before and after, and small pillows should be placed on their feet to make the baby sleep more stably and longer. For children who can't turn over, they use the baby's movement to gently change the other side and let the baby continue to sleep.

Regarding the problem that sleeping on your back can shape a better head shape, the opinion of parenting experts is: Of course, sleeping on your back will make your head flat and ugly, but I think the' child' who has been sleeping on his back is too thin and his forehead is too convex, which is not suitable for the beauty of the East.

For many mothers, drinking milk is the key to their children's growth. Watching children sleep is more than drinking milk. No matter how soundly they sleep, simply wake them up and drink milk. Parenting experts believe that if it is night, don't wake up the child and let him sleep; If it is daytime, it depends on whether the child's growth is up to standard. Some premature babies or obviously thin children can consider waking him up for dinner.

2. Sleeping

Sleeping on your stomach means sleeping on your stomach, just like when a reptile sleeps, its forelimbs (hands) are held high and its head is tilted to one side.

This sleeping position puts great pressure on the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and other organs. If the cardiopulmonary function is not good, such as congenital heart disease, congenital wheezing, or infant pneumonia, cold cough, excessive phlegm, tonsil swelling and inflammation, it is not suitable for sleeping.

Secondly, some babies with abdominal distension should never sleep on their stomach, such as congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, duodenal obstruction, Hirschsprung's disease, meconium obstruction, necrotizing enteritis, intussusception or other diseases such as ascites, hematological tumors, kidney diseases, abdominal masses, etc.

In addition, some babies must sleep on their backs, such as Robin syndrome, which is characterized by small chin, big tongue and difficulty swallowing, so sleeping on their backs will be uncomfortable, so be sure to let them sleep on their backs.

Advantages:

A, it is not easy to spill milk, which helps the baby with abdominal distension to exhaust.

B, the chest is close to the quilt, the baby has a sense of security, will not be scared, and it is easy to fall asleep.

C, the head shape is slender.

Disadvantages:

A, for younger babies (especially newborns), if there is a foreign body blocking the nose and mouth, I'm afraid I can't struggle.

B, there are more cases of sudden infant death.

C, it is not easy for parents to observe whether the baby is abnormal.

Tip:

A. Don't lie down before the umbilical cord of the newborn falls.

B, the baby before the full moon will not turn his head to the other side, so this sleeping position is not recommended.

C, the bed or pillow should not be too soft, the baby's mouth and nose may fall into and affect breathing.

D, don't let the baby sleep in clothes with protruding buttons on the front.

E, just after drinking milk, you can take the right side and lie down for a while, then let the baby sleep.

F. Pillow It is recommended to buy a pillow that can really breathe.

G, it is best not to let the baby sleep when you have a cold or illness.

H. If it is found that the baby often sleeps on the same side, parents should assist in changing sides, otherwise the same head deviation problem will occur.

Sleeping is easy to die suddenly?

The United Nations World Health Organization strongly advocates that newborns should take a nap. The reason is that adopting this posture can increase the activity of the newborn's head, neck and limbs; Slight visceral compression can also enhance the activities of organs such as heart and lung.

However, the news that the baby sleeps on his stomach and covers his mouth and nose with bedding and causes sudden death has been heard from time to time.

In fact, the existing data can't prove that sleeping on your stomach really leads to sudden infant death. However, the incidence of sudden infant death has dropped significantly since foreign pediatric medical associations advised parents to change their babies from sleeping on their stomach to sleeping on their back or side. Many people in China once advocated sleeping on the stomach, because it can prevent pneumonia caused by vomiting and choking, and even cause suffocation, and can eliminate flatulence, so that babies are less likely to be frightened, feel safe and have a more rounded head shape.

The neonatologist said: Every sleeping position has its advantages and disadvantages. Although there is controversy about sudden death, the development of baby's activity ability and limb maturity is indeed relatively fast.

Step 3 sleep on your side

Sleeping on one side, sleeping on the left side and sleeping on the right side are the sleeping positions recommended by most experts for parents to give their babies.

This sleeping position will not excessively oppress the baby's important organs, and it is also conducive to muscle relaxation. If the newborn has milk overflow, it won't choke the trachea, so it's best to let the newborn sleep on its side.

In addition, babies with respiratory and heart problems, or especially swollen and inflamed tonsils, can sleep on their side, which is helpful for eliminating phlegm.

Advantages:

A, sleeping on the right side helps digestion.

B, the baby breathes smoothly.

C, can reduce the suffocation when milk overflows or vomits.

Disadvantages:

A, it is not easy to keep this position for a long time.

B for babies who can't turn over, parents should always help to change their posture.

Tip:

A, you can make more use of large and small pillows or roll a large towel into a shaft shape and stuff it in the gap between the baby's back and the body and mattress to fix the sleeping position.

B. Sleeping on the same side for a long time will also make the child's head crooked. It is best to turn over every 3-4 hours.

C, be careful when lying on the left and right sides, don't press the child's helix forward, otherwise the helix may be deformed due to frequent folding.

Baby's sleeping position 2 The sleeping position of the newborn is supine, lateral and prone. Under normal circumstances, it is best for the baby not to sleep on his stomach, because it is easy to suffocate the baby. It is best for newborns to lie on their side and lie on their back alternately, that is, lie on their left side, lie on their right side and lie on their back alternately.

The sleeping positions of newborns are supine and prone. Under normal circumstances, it is recommended that your baby not use prone position, because it is easy to suffocate your baby. If it is a newborn, it is suggested that it is best to lie on the side and lie on the back alternately, that is, lie on the left side, lie on the right side and lie on the back alternately. Lying on your back is beneficial to the development of your baby's five senses, and it is correct and even, while lying on your side can increase the swallowing action during sleep, promote the discharge of mucus in the middle ear and reduce the chance of bacterial residue.

As for prone, it is easy to block the baby's nose and mouth, which is in danger of suffocation, so this is still not recommended.

1, supine: supine is conducive to the development of baby's five senses, with a well-proportioned figure, which can relax muscles and will not form a sense of oppression on the whole body organs such as the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and bladder. Parents can also directly observe the baby's face when sleeping.

However, it is generally best for newborns who have just finished feeding not to take the supine position immediately, because it is easy to cause the baby to vomit milk, so that the milk will flow into the middle ear along the cheek and induce otitis media. The correct way is: after feeding, first pick up the baby, let him stand upright on your shoulder and pat his back until the baby burps, and then let him sleep on his side.

2, side lying: side lying has a left side lying and a right side lying. For the baby, lying on the right side also increases the swallowing action when sleeping, promotes the discharge of mucus in the middle ear, reduces the chance of bacterial residue, and reduces the risk of infection, thus avoiding the occurrence of otitis media.

The disadvantage is that this posture is not easy to maintain for a long time for babies with short arms and legs. In addition, sleeping on the same side for a long time may cause asymmetry in the shape of the head and face.

3, prone: it is conducive to the shaping of the contour of the head and face, but it is easy to block the baby's mouth and nose, causing the danger of suffocation. This sleeping position is the most direct cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

In addition to prone position is the least recommended, the other two sleeping positions have their own advantages and disadvantages. Choose a comfortable sleeping position for your baby and change your sleeping position frequently to avoid incorrect head shape.

Which is the best sleeping position for newborns?

It is best for newborn babies to sleep on their side, which can not only limit the overgrowth of the baby's mandible, prevent the faces on both sides from being too large, but also prevent the back of the head and forehead from being squeezed.

It should be noted that the mother should always help the baby sleep on the left and right sides to avoid the baby sleeping on one side for too long, resulting in head deviation. In fact, it is not difficult for a baby to sleep in a well-balanced and beautiful head shape. However, if the baby is born with a large skull diameter, a small face and close facial features, it is not suitable for lateral position.

In the end, which is the best sleeping position for newborns, the medical community has not yet given the only standard answer. You can choose your baby's sleeping position, so you don't have to stick to one. It can be decided according to parents' preferences and baby's habits or special needs. But please remember that when the baby is sleeping, adults need to watch at any time to ensure the safety of the baby.

Baby's sleeping position 3 Sleeping on your back

Sleeping on your back means sleeping on your back. This sleeping position can relax the muscles of the whole body, which is the least likely to cause oppression on the baby's heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract and bladder, but it may also make the relaxed tongue root fall backwards, so there are also doubts about blocking the respiratory tract.

Advantages:

A, the body is not tyrannical, natural and healthy.

B, it is not easy to be covered by foreign bodies such as quilts and cause suffocation: high safety.

C, parents can know the baby's sleep state at a glance.

Disadvantages:

A, for newborns, if there is snoring, breathing will feel more laborious.

B, neonatal milk overflow is easy to reflux, blocking the nose and mouth, which may lead to aspiration pneumonia in severe cases.

C, the head shape is easy to sleep flat, which may also affect the face shape.

D, because there is no bondage, the baby is more insecure.

lie on one's side

There are left lying and right lying on the side. For the baby, lying on the right side also increases the swallowing action when sleeping, promotes the discharge of mucus in the middle ear, reduces the chance of bacterial residue, and reduces the risk of infection, thus avoiding the occurrence of otitis media.

Advantages:

A, sleeping on the side can relax your baby's whole body muscles and improve the time and quality of your baby's sleep;

B. Sleeping on the right side of the baby is beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract flow, and the vomit will flow out along the corners of the mouth in time, which will not cause reflux suffocation;

C, the correct position can't oppress the heart;

D, the baby sleeping on the side can reduce the baby's snoring and keep the baby breathing smoothly when sleeping;

The significance of the choice of newborn sleeping position lies in the beautiful head shape and digestive function. Under normal circumstances, it is best for newborns to lie on their left side, right side and supine alternately.

Comparing these three newborn sleeping positions, if the baby adopts the right side position, it is easier to digest food than the left side position. In addition, if the newborn adopts the left lateral position for a long time, it is easy to oppress the heart and bring a burden to the heart. Of course, if you occasionally choose to lie on the left side, it is also beneficial, which can give the heart a slight compression and exercise the heart function, so that it is not easy to suffer from heart disease.