All parents love to watch their baby sleep. After all, there is nothing nicer than this little sniffling lump of happiness. Sometimes a child laughs in a dream. They say that kids see the future. What does the smile in a dream mean, and what it should be like in general, this article will tell.
Why the child in a dream smiles and laughs
The smile of the baby in a dream is explained by the fact that the muscles of the face involuntarily contract, then relax. Scientists have proven that a smile is characteristic of a child even during the period in the mother’s stomach.
The baby sleeps and dreams - and this is another reason for his smile. In general, a smile means that the baby is satisfied and happy. For example, newborns see in their dreams the features of a mother, her face and hands.
Why is the child laughing in his sleep? This may be due to the transition of sleep from one phase to another. In addition to laughter, the baby can mumble, move his arms or legs.
During the day, the child learns a lot. Of course, parents try to ensure that the baby has only positive impressions, and they can result in laughter during sleep.
If we move away from science, we say that the child laughs in a dream when angels play with him.
The reasons that cause a smile can also cause laughter, because all children are different.
Laughing in a dream, as a rule, begin at the age of two months.
Features of sleep in babies
Toddlers sleep is different than adults sleep. They have a slightly different sleep phase.
Sleep consists of fast and slow phases. The first lasts only about 20 minutes, and it is in this phase that people dream. The slow sleep phase is about an hour. They replace each other. If the baby begins to laugh after 20-30 minutes, then you can just pat him on the back or stroke to prevent him from waking up.
A newborn has no idea about the time of day, he does not know when to sleep, and when to stay awake. At this stage of life, the baby sleeps up to 20 hours a day.
In a month, the baby already understands when it is day and when it is night. During this period, it is important to build the correct daily routine. Night sleep should be long, and daytime sleep should be divided into several intervals with an interval. It is important not to miss this period, so that the child has a full, properly built sleep.
By one and a half years, babies already clearly distinguish between day and night, daytime sleep is divided into about 1-2 intervals of 50-60 minutes.
To baby sleep peacefully
Laughter in a dream can be inconvenient for the child himself, because the dream is a little interrupted, and for parents. After all, hearing a loud laugh from the crib of a sleeping child, parents can be scared. In order for the baby's sleep to be stronger, certain conditions must be provided.
First, you need to provide darkness or at least a dim light. With her, the baby will have an association that you need to go to bed.
Secondly, silence is necessary for a good sleep. Of course, it is not always possible to arrange it, because neighbors or brothers and sisters can not adapt to the mode of the baby. In this case, you can use the so-called white noise. It is a monotonous sound. For example, the noise of the refrigerator, the sea, the sound of rain. There are specially designed applications, one of which is Baby White Noise.
Thirdly, ensuring a comfortable temperature is a very important condition for sleep. The optimum temperature is about 20 degrees. It is useful to air the room before going to bed.
And fourthly, for sound sleep you need an air humidity of 40-60%. To regulate it, special humidifiers are used, and you can also use ventilation.
If the baby continues to laugh even after all conditions have been created for him and the parents tried to provide him with a smooth transition from phase to phase, then it is worth taking a closer look at laughing in a dream as a more serious problem.
Sleep as a characteristic of the baby's condition
A child’s sleep can tell parents a lot. The baby sleeps, and the processes in his body occur, and the body is able to give signals.
If a smile in a dream is not a cause for concern, then laughter may be it. This signal may indicate neurological impairment. If parents noticed that the child is not only laughing in a dream, but also screaming, walking, sweating, then you need to contact a pediatrician for an examination. If necessary, it will help to pick up soothing herbs and teas for the baby.
Also, laughter during sleep, if it is unnatural, may mean that the baby is unsatisfied or offended by something.
Laughter in combination with seizures may indicate the presence of epilepsy.
Sleep is a very important part of the life of any person, especially a child. Let the smile and laughter in the dream of each child is a characteristic of the fact that he is warm, comfortable and good.