Question
Why does my baby keep waking up multiple times at night, sometimes as many as 8-9 times a night, and each time requires feeding milk to fall back asleep?
Answer
Baby’s restless sleep at night can be caused by various factors, including environmental elements and the baby’s own needs. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and air quality can all affect the baby’s sleep. Additionally, the baby’s hunger, fullness, thirst, and the need to urinate can also lead to waking up during the night. Babies at this age start to have dreams and thinking activities, which may cause them to dream, smile, or cry during the night, or even wake up after a nightmare. In some cases, a lack of calcium may also lead to night terrors and crying. It is recommended to avoid overexcitement before bedtime, and to prevent watching TV, as these can all lead to the baby having dreams and crying during the night. Moreover, babies have a more vigorous metabolism than adults, which can easily produce internal heat. Overheating or wearing too thick clothing and bedding may also cause the baby to be restless at night.