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 Reasons why a baby wakes up crying

Many parents complain about their baby waking up at night and crying in the middle of the night, and this may be due to several reasons, including feeling hot, wet, cold, hungry, afraid, or irritable. Since babies have small stomachs and food is digested quickly; They feel hungry often. In addition, babies cannot sleep eight to nine hours straight in the first days; Because they are used to being safely in the mother's womb before birth.

Therefore, children like to be close to a parent; Because they need to feel comfortable in the first days after birth, sleeping independently for a long period is often a difficult feat to achieve.

On the other hand, according to Healthline, crying is the primary means of communication in babies. If you are concerned about your baby's excessive crying; Contact your pediatrician to rule out the possibility of any pain or underlying health conditions. Here, according to Healthline, are the possible causes and some tips that can help deal with infants suddenly waking up at night crying:
Reasons why a baby wakes up crying

It is normal for a baby to wake up crying from his sleep once or twice a night. For every mother, here are the most prominent reasons for a baby to wake up crying, which are as follows:

1. Sleep cycles

Typically, babies wake up 4 to 5 times a night, and most babies also don't sleep through the night without waking until they weigh 12 to 13 pounds or are three months old.

2. Physical discomfort

Many diseases may cause difficulty for infants to sleep, the most prominent of which are teething, fever, ear infections, or other diseases such as runny nose and itchy eyes.

3. Separation anxiety

The fear of being away from parents is called separation anxiety, and it may cause the child to cry when he wakes up from sleep. He is not yet ready to sleep alone.

4. New skills

Babies may feel excited when they learn new skills such as crawling, walking, sitting, etc. They tend to try out their new skills in bed at night, and often end up crying; Because they may find it difficult to fall asleep again.

5. Hunger and changing the diaper

Babies who do not receive adequate nutrition during the day may wake up crying in the middle of the night due to hunger. If the mother does not respond quickly; Their screaming may turn into howls of anger. As your baby grows, the crying will become stronger, louder, and more urgent.

Also, babies may cry if their diapers are dirty; Because it may cause skin irritation, and they may need to change the diaper.

6. Feeling sleepy

Babies who wake up may cry if they feel tired and sleepy, but are unable to soothe themselves back to sleep.

Tips on how to make a baby sleep

   1-Share a room, not a bed
The American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep guidelines recommend that baby sleep in the same room as you for at least the first six months (and up to one year) of life, but not in the same bed.
  Sleeping in the same room encourages breastfeeding, is known to help babies sleep for longer periods, and can also help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
2 firm sleeping surfaces
Adults may enjoy pillow-top mattresses, but babies should always sleep on a firm surface that doesn't shift when lying on it and with no large gaps between the mattress and the sides of the crib.
3 Protect your child
Your child's bed must be placed in the correct place and a location must be chosen that is not in the direct path of air conditioning or heating vents because sudden changes in temperature will frighten and disturb the child.
The crib should also be placed away from windows to protect your child from drafts and outside noise.
4 Keep the baby cool
The child sleeps better when the temperature is constant and cool. Care must also be taken not to make the child wear heavy or non-cotton clothes in order to provide the child with maximum levels of comfort.
5-The lights dimmed
Blocking the sun's rays will help the child maintain his nap during the day. On the other hand, care must be taken to dim the lights at night. Children are unlikely to fear the dark until at least 18 months.