My husband fidgets with his limbs in his sleep. Restless legs syndrome
Some new mothers and fathers complain that their children have trouble sleeping. Babies constantly toss and turn in their sleep, while the child himself sleeps poorly and does not allow adults to get a good night's sleep. A child can jump up, spin around, kick his feet, stretch his arms and legs, abruptly roll over to the other side, in a word, develop very real physical activity even in complete darkness. What is the reason for such restless sleep in a child and why does the child toss and turn in his sleep?
One of the reasons for sleep disturbance in a child is his emotional activity. When a child is in continuous movement throughout the day, even at night the baby’s brain does not stop processing the information that he received during the day. Therefore, sometimes involuntary movements of the arms and legs occur, this is a kind of imitation of the movements that the baby made during the day.
Young children often wake up during the night due to their own activity. To prevent this from happening, parents should make the place to sleep as convenient and comfortable as possible:
- dress your baby according to the season while sleeping, he should be warm;
- if a child throws off the blanket, be sure to wear socks and keep his feet warm;
- before putting your baby in the crib, make sure that there are no objects that could interfere with a restful sleep;
- Before going to bed, be sure to ventilate the room so that it is fresh and pleasant to fall asleep.
The cause of a child's restless sleep may be physiological reasons, for example, a confused daily routine. If he confuses day with night, sleep disturbances may also occur. Thus, the baby’s concepts of day and night are formed by the age of 3 months. Also, a child’s sleep pattern depends on what biological rhythm he has—whether he is a “night owl” or a “lark.” If the regime established by the parents does not coincide with the baby’s biological rhythm, then the child may toss and turn in his sleep.
If a child does not have a sleep schedule for a long time, problems may subsequently arise that only a doctor can solve. The sleep process in a child, like an adult, is divided into phases, and in the process of falling asleep, the baby can twist and turn in the crib until the deep sleep phase begins.
A child may toss and turn in his sleep if he fell asleep in uncomfortable conditions, for example, he is too hot or cold, perhaps the elastic band on his pajamas or some seams are pressing on him. The best temperature for sleeping is 18-20 degrees, air humidity is 60%. If you cannot organize a normal temperature, then at least ventilate it before going to bed.
A child may toss and turn in his sleep due to health problems. A sleep disorder can serve as a symptom of one of the diseases, such as allergies, pain in the intestines, stomach, infectious and other diseases.
If the baby tossed and turned in his sleep and woke up, then do not ignore him, go up and calm him down in a quiet voice, caress him, do not turn on the light and do not rush to change the diaper, just tell him a few kind words, if the problem is the child’s uncomfortable position, then fix the problem, correct it crib, and the baby will soon fall asleep again.
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brain encephalopathy
Due to certain circumstances and a difficult birth, from the moment the baby was born, I worry about not overlooking some of his deviations. I know that, for example, brain encephalopathy is very difficult to diagnose in children. Mine is almost 5 months old now. Sometimes I notice that the child has difficulty falling asleep and is capricious for a long time before bed. and sometimes he cannot focus on any subject for a long time. What examination would you recommend to undergo to rule out encephalopathy, thank you!
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hyperactive child
What to do with a hyperactive child? Doctor, advise me what to do, I no longer have the strength to take care of my third child. The birth was difficult, almost immediately after the second pregnancy. The third child was born premature, but has now more or less gained weight. And now he is almost a year old, there is literally not a minute of peace. He crawls, howls, if I don’t look at him or don’t work with him, he starts screaming, crying, banging his head on the floor ((We did soothing baths, massages, everything helps for a while. Is such hyperactivity a reason to prescribe special treatment? And it’s possible Is it possible to do with home methods? Thank you very much
Hearing a knock on the door: a sign of your intense anticipation.
If in reality you do not expect any special events, then a knock: this is a reflection of your deep premonitions that something is about to happen.
At the same time, if in your dream you never saw someone knocking, this means that your expectations are either premature or in vain. The dream invites you to relax and calm down.
A knock on a wall or window heard in a dream suggests that some extraneous events or rumors may confuse you and distract you from your current affairs.
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Dream Interpretation - Legs
Seeing your legs beautiful and slender in a dream means that good luck in business, a pleasant and successful road awaits you.
Looking at both legs in a dream means that you will think about your relationship with some person.
Wounds, ulcers or broken legs in a dream foreshadow misfortunes, obstacles in business and failure of plans.
Getting your feet dirty in a dream is a sign of a careless mistake that will end in shame for you, which will not be easy for you to survive.
Seeing the calves of your legs in a dream is a sign of obstacles in business. A dream in which you saw that the calves of your legs are hard predicts that you will stand firmly on your feet.
If you dream that you are scraping someone’s legs until they bleed, then you will receive bad news about the troubles of loved ones who need your support and consolation.
If you dream that your legs are on fire, then you should postpone your planned trip, even if it is very important to you. Sometimes such a dream predicts failure in business.
A dream in which you saw yourself putting your feet into a fire foretells you that only by intervening in some kind of squabble can you put an end to it.
Making any deft movements with your legs in a dream is a sign that your business will be successful thanks to your quick wits, ingenuity and ability to make the right contacts.
If you dream that you have become disabled and lost your legs, then expect great failures, hardships, and misfortunes. The same thing means a dream in which your legs do not obey you.
If you dream that one of your legs has been taken away, then you will be separated from a loved one or a partner whom you valued.
Spraining your leg in a dream is a sign that you will soon have so much trouble that headaches will begin.
Admiring children's feet in a dream is a sign of consolation and pleasure. Sometimes such a dream predicts making a small profit.
Having many legs in a dream is a sign that profit in trade or a profitable trip awaits you. Sometimes such a dream predicts leg disease, colds or swelling.
Having a wooden leg in a dream is a harbinger of deception.
Seeing or having crooked legs in a dream is a sign of damage due to a risky business.
Seeing or having thin legs in a dream means that some business is too tough for you and you better give it up.
Seeing your feet dirty in a dream means trouble and shame.
Washing your feet in a dream is a sign that you are about to travel. Washing your feet in a pond with clean and clear water is a sign of happiness and good luck. Sometimes such a dream predicts a slight cold (especially if the water was cold).
If you dream that someone is washing your feet and rubbing them with aromatic substances, then great success, pleasure and prosperity await you.
Washing someone's feet or kissing them in a dream means that you will have to repent of what you have done and come to terms with the circumstances.
Having hard calluses on your feet in a dream is a sign that, despite the obstacles, you will achieve your goal.
If you dream that someone bit your leg, then grief, disappointment and trouble await you. A dream in which you felt that someone was tickling your feet or heels warns you of cunning flatterers.
Limping in a dream is a sign of dishonor, loss and humiliation.
A dream in which you saw that a legless man is threatening you or chasing you portends great difficulties and obstacles in business.
If you dream that one leg is stuck and you cannot pull it out, then expect obstacles in business.
If in a dream you were able to free your leg and continue the work you started, then success awaits you, no matter what.
To dream that you have a hole in your heel means: expect trouble. The situation will become even worse if the wound on the heel bleeds or the leg hurts. However, if you pulled out some foreign object from it, then your affairs will improve.
If you dream that your legs hurt due to gout, then expect obstacles in getting money.
There is an opinion that if in a dream your right leg hurts from gout, then the dream portends good luck for you, and if it is your left leg, then the dream portends the opposite.
If in a dream you see your legs (feet) barefoot (naked), then a love adventure awaits you.
Seeing other people's feet naked in a dream is a harbinger of financial losses.
Wounded feet in a dream predict losses and failures.
BEDROOM
“The bed is our whole life, here we are born, here we love and here we die.”
Guy de Maupassant.
In more than half of cases, the cause of insomnia is poor sleep hygiene. In this regard, before discussing purely medical problems, we will talk in your bedroom.
Bed
Many people still sleep twenty years later in the same sagging bed they bought for their wedding. If your bed is more than 10 years old, then consider replacing it with a new one. If changing your bed is too expensive for you, be sure to place a sheet of plywood under the mattress. It should be 4 cm narrower than the mattress and 30-40 cm shorter. Some people with back pain may benefit from sleeping on a very firm base. However, if you do not feel relief within a week, you should not deprive yourself of comfort, since the benefit of this method in terms of preventing the progression of the disease has not been proven. A firm, flat mattress will probably be better for your backs.
In addition, the bed should be wide enough, especially if two people sleep on it. Did you know that when two people sleep on a regular-sized double bed, the width of the part of the bed occupied by each of them can be compared to the width of a baby's cradle. If you are sleeping alone, try to get a king size bed (183cm or 193cm wide) or put 2 single beds side by side and you will sleep better.
Pillow
Try to get used to sleeping on the lowest pillow possible. Under no circumstances should you use a large pillow tightly stuffed with feathers. In this case, the head is constantly in an unnaturally bent position, which can lead to headaches and problems with the spine. You can use special contour pillows.
Bed sheets
It is advisable to use soft cotton underwear. Satin sheets are certainly beautiful, but they are too slippery and do not allow air to pass through.
Do not use any synthetics. Recently, evidence has emerged that dark-colored underwear promotes better sleep quality.
Atmosphere
It used to be believed that you sleep better in a cold room, but this has not been confirmed. Currently, it is believed that each person should experiment and choose the optimal temperature regime for themselves. However, excessive dryness of the atmosphere should be avoided. In winter, make sure that your heating appliances are equipped with humidifiers, or at least throw a damp towel over the radiator before going to bed. This advice is addressed primarily to those suffering from bronchitis and asthma.
Lighting
Excessive sunlight can significantly impair sleep quality. In the bedroom, it is advisable to hang dark curtains or use a protective eye mask.
Noise
Silence in the bedroom is an indispensable condition for a restful sleep. If you are concerned about street noise, especially near motorways, invest in new soundproofed window frames.
Watch
Many people suffering from insomnia purchase glowing digital watches and place them near their bed. Painfully trying to fall asleep in the evening, they all the time anxiously look at the clock. Of course there should be an alarm clock in the bedroom, but if you tend to glance at it anxiously, place it where you can hear but not see. Some people, on the contrary, feel calmer when there is a clock in the bedroom. It may seem to a person that he did not sleep at all, but when he looks at his watch, he sees that he slept for several hours.
Often before important events, sleep is disturbed due to the fact that a person is afraid to oversleep and wakes up several times during the night to see if the alarm clock is working. In this situation, set two or three alarms at intervals of 5-10 minutes and your sleep will be much more restful.
What to sleep in?
According to doctors and psychologists, the question of what to sleep in is not of great importance. It is only important that the body breathes normally, and that your night clothes do not interfere with the normal flow of air and temperature regulation. If you like to sleep naked, sleep.
