Why Does My One-year-old Get Up Frequently At Night?

Thinking that your little one has an insomnia problem when he wakes up at night is normal. However, it is important that you keep in mind that generally young children’s sleep is on and off, consequently, it is normal for them to wake up to every 90 minutes. If these periods are shorter and longer, it will be necessary to consult with the pediatrician to identify the causes.

During your baby’s first year, your nights may have taken a tremendous 180-degree turn. It is all clear, your rest routine has been adapted to that of your little one: now you wake up every time he does it, your waking hours have doubled and you are attentive to any movement made by him. But what happens when you wake up at least twice during the early morning?

A little one from 0 to 12 months gets up once or twice at night, others, perhaps very restless, up to three times. Some children sleep easily and rest through the night, uninterrupted. However, it is important to know that the number of hours of sleep during the first year of children is on average 12 to 13 hours.

During this age, children begin to be slightly aware of their surroundings, even recognizing the presence of mother in the room. Additionally s Your imagination is evolving and you are capable of dreaming. Sometimes they may be awakened by a disturbing sleep, just as an average adult can.

Why does my baby wake up frequently?

During the first year, your baby usually spends a lot of time in your arms or near you. As it grows, you probably establish a routine before putting it to sleep and then you go to bed.

Mommy’s absence

The child, being more aware of his reality, perceives the separation from mommy. Not having you around may experience a kind of anxiety, So perhaps, in the first instance, he will wake up and, when he notices that you are not present or so close, he will cry or scream. It is best to calm him down until he wants to rest deeply again.

Night terrors

These nasty night terrors are different from nightmares, which appear between 3 and 4 years of age, and these can be remembered, while night terrors cannot. 

These terrors develop during your baby’s deep sleep stage, so she may suddenly cry out and scream uncontrollably. High! This is common in most children from 0 to 12 months, so at first you may get a little scared and want to hold him, calm him, etc.

However, there is something that many moms do not know and, it is that these actions, may be the ones that precisely trigger that the little one cannot sleep quickly during the next few minutes.

Watch  if he cries or moans constantly or at certain times, even with his little eyes closed. If so, it is very likely that you are having a dream or night terror. Remember that this happens when you are completely asleep, which is why your child is in a deep sleep.

When this happens you should avoid holding your child to calm him down, as he may wake up.  The best thing you can do is check if he is actually still with his eyes closed, even when he is uncomfortable it is preferable that you caress him gently but without moving him.  If the crying lasts for more than five minutes, then we must investigate what the reasons are and we must proceed to calm it down.

Help your baby

We know that as a mother, you want your little one to have a long and pleasant sleep, however, it is not a cause for alarm if your baby wakes up several times during the night. As they get older, you notice that their dream hours will increase. You will also notice that the sleep is of quality: pleasant and pleasant.

For your child to sleep peacefully at night, it is also recommended that during the day, you play with him and distract him. Updating your bedtime routine is good to include relaxing activities: a warm shower, a body massage, a song, and Mommy’s sweet treat. By implementing all these recommendations, it is quite likely that your child will find a deep and restful sleep.