Newborns are easily frightened, whether intentionally or accidentally, newborns are easily affected, so usually be careful, especially for timid babies, so what are the symptoms of newborns being scared?
Sleep symptoms of newborn babies being frightened
After the newborn is frightened, the eyelids will be half-open and half-closed during sleep, the eyeballs will shake frequently or sluggishly, the small hands will be clasped tightly (normal is sometimes loose and sometimes tight), the small tongue will not be attached to the upper teeth, loose underneath, or the palms will jump, and the green tendons on the head will be exposed. Some will also sleep restlessly at night, startled, insomnia, dreamy or babbling.
Newborns are usually frightened by the usual symptoms
After the newborn is frightened, it usually manifests as listlessness, does not think about eating, does not suckle, and some cry loudly, and stops suddenly.
Symptoms of physical changes in newborns who are frightened
Newborns are frightened and have a blue complexion, no change in the tongue coating, eyelashes into a fly leg shape (several together), fingerprints are bruised, that is, there is a tendon in the palm under the baby's thumb that will turn blue, which is particularly obvious. Some babies also have abnormal stools, such as green stools.
How to avoid a newborn being frightened
1. As much as possible to comfort and hug the baby during the day, the warmer and more intimate the parents' arms, the more stable the baby's emotions.
2. Give the baby a good sleeping environment, if the baby goes to bed early, try not to watch TV in the room, don't talk too loudly.
3. Know clearly what the baby likes or dislikes, don't force the baby to accept what he doesn't want to do, or do it in a more gentle way. If you wrap a big towel in the bath for the baby who does not like to bathe, it will eliminate the baby's nervousness, and the stranger will tease the baby first, and then hold the baby when it is familiar.
A common reason why newborns are scared
1. In an unguarded situation, the body and mind are violently stimulated. For example: falling from a high place (bed, table, etc.); A sudden, loud bang.
2. Unstable sleep environment. For example: sleeping in a moving car; Sleep while walking in the arms of adults
3. Being forced to do something you don't want to do. For example: a baby who does not want to take a bath is forcibly bathed; Forcibly hugged and kissed by strangers who are considered by the baby, etc.
4. Be frightened by novelties.
5. If the baby lacks certain nutrients (such as calcium), it will affect the development of the nervous system, and it is more likely to be excited, crying, and easily frightened.
6. A small number of babies are frightened because of their weak congenital psychological tolerance. Pay more attention to this kind of baby and let him be less stimulated.
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