Baby Care Tips: Parents have to put in a lot of hard work in raising children from birth till one year of age. 1-year-old children are neither able to express their problems properly nor are they able to tell their mothers about their hunger and thirst. Immediately after birth, the physical and mental development of children also happens rapidly, hence parents have to take more care of the children.
It is often seen that small children sleep for 10 to 12 hours a day. It is considered very common for children to sleep for a long time immediately after birth, but parents often ask the doctor the question of how many hours of sleep should 7 to 9-month-old children take. Parents are worried about whether excessive sleep of small children is harmful for their health.
How much sleep does a 7 to 9-month-old baby need?
Doctor Sunita Garg says that after 7 months, a big change starts taking place in the child’s sleep pattern. Like an adult, a 7 to 9-month-old baby sleeps more at night and wakes up only when hungry. At the same time, some children sleep for 8 to 10 hours a day, due to which they may stay awake till late at night. Apart from night sleep, it is considered very normal for babies of 7 to 9 months to take small hugs 1 to 2 times a day.
How much sleep should a child get during the day and night?
Doctors say that if a 7 to 9-month-old child sleeps for 9 to 10 hours at night, it is very good for his physical and mental development. Actually, 7 to 9-month-old children observe and learn things around them rapidly, due to which they get tired. Due to fatigue, children can take naps of half to 1 hour 2 to 3 times a day.
How to give proper sleep to small children?
Doctors say that for small children to get proper sleep, it is important to follow a pattern. Every child’s body is different, so consult a doctor to make a sleep pattern. You can follow the following steps for good sleep of children:
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- After 6 months, make a regular routine for the lifestyle of the child.
- Do not make any changes in the child’s sleep.
- Put the child to sleep early at night, so that he can do his physical activities (rolling, sitting, standing) properly during the day.
- Create a peaceful atmosphere in the house so that the child does not wake up without completing his sleep.
- Apart from the mother’s milk, give nutritious things like apple stew, carrot puree, and rice porridge to the child.