{"id":1334,"date":"2021-06-28T08:24:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T08:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/ana-hpmd\/?p=1334"},"modified":"2021-08-18T08:55:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T08:55:19","slug":"sleep-begets-sleep-how-to-put-an-overtired-baby-to-sleep%e2%80%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/pediatrics\/ana-hpmd\/sleep-begets-sleep-how-to-put-an-overtired-baby-to-sleep%e2%80%8f\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Begets Sleep: How to Put an Overtired Baby to Sleep\u200f"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people think that a baby will automatically sleep when they are tired. However, pediatric<\/a><\/span> counseling specialists<\/span> reveal that even an overtired baby may not fall asleep quickly. When your child shows the common signs of tiredness including, lidded eyes and a slumped head, you may be confused as to why they still do not fall asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

In some instances, parents notice their overtired baby will just sleep anytime. But other parents will notice their babies find it quite difficult to sleep when they are overtired.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fThere are many different opinions and recommendations out there, but it is essential to stick to the expert\u2019s advice. For example, some people will tell you to keep your tired baby awake during the day so they can go straight to sleep and never wake up during the night. However, even though this might work for adults, it usually backfires when dealing with kids. The method leads to more struggles falling and staying asleep. Always remember that “sleep begets sleep.” When your baby sleeps more during the day, they will also sleep better during the night.\u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fMost experienced parents have figured out that it is best to put their child to sleep before getting too tired. This same technique is listed in the book Healthy Sleep Habits. The renowned author, Dr. <\/span>Marc Weissbluth<\/span>, advises parents that “sleep begets sleep.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fSigns of an Overtired Baby<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"Cute<\/b>\u200fIf it so happens that your baby doesn’t sleep enough or stays awake for too long, they will end up getting stressed. Newborns fighting sleep can’t handle staying up for too long. If that happens, there will be an increase in adrenaline and cortisol levels, making it a lot more difficult for newborns fighting sleep to wind down and go to sleep. \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n

\u200fSometimes it may be easy to see that you are dealing with an overtired baby. However, in some instances, it can be difficult to notice that your baby is overtired. The signs of tired babies can be so subtle that you won’t even tell you are dealing with an overtired baby until it\u2019s too late. Here are some of the things to look out for when dealing with newborns fighting sleep: \u200f<\/span><\/p>\n