Question
What are the reasons for a baby’s restless sleep? Why does my baby move around, kick, and turn her head when she wakes up?
Answer
Restless sleep in babies is a common sleep disorder during infancy, also known as “night crying baby.” There are many reasons why a baby may cry and be restless at night. It could be due to wet diapers or being too tightly wrapped, hunger, thirst, inappropriate room temperature, or overly thick bedding. These factors can make the baby uncomfortable and cause crying. Parents can help the child fall asleep calmly by promptly eliminating bad stimuli, such as changing to a dry diaper, feeding the baby, providing an adequate amount of water, and adjusting the room temperature and thickness of the bedding.