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• When you see signs of fatigue, it’s time to reduce stimulation and let your baby or toddler sleep peacefully.
• Signs of a tired newborn include pulling on the ears, hands and feet, and thumb sucking.
• Babies and toddlers show signs of fatigue, attention spans, and a reluctance to play due to gray hair.

Signs of Fatigue: What Causes It

Babies and toddlers show that they are tired by changing their behavior. For example, when your child is tired, he may be irritable, irritable, or fussy. It is important to look for “signs of tiredness” in your baby. These signs can tell you that it is time to reduce stimulation and start putting your baby to sleep.
If your baby is tired, he may have trouble falling asleep.

Newborns: Signs of Tiredness
Newborns get tired quickly. Some people get tired 1-1.5 hours after waking up. Others can play continuously for 2 hours or more without showing any signs of fatigue.

If your newborn is tired, you may notice some of the following signs of fatigue:

• ear pulling
• hand clenching
• snoring
• eyelid drooping, difficulty focusing, squinting, staring into space
• arms and legs moving back and forth
• snoring or looking anxious
• thumb sucking – This is a good sign that your baby is probably trying to find a way to fall asleep.

Babies and Toddlers: Signs of Fatigue

• At 3-6 months, babies are tired after 1.5-3 hours of wakefulness.
• Between 6 and 12 months, babies are likely to be tired after 2-3 hours of wakefulness.
• At 1-3 years old, young children become tired if they don’t take a nap in the morning or afternoon. If your baby is tired, you may notice some of the following signs of tiredness:
• inattentiveness
• being dependent
• crying or crying
• demanding attention
• bored by toys
• reluctant to eat
• increased activity.

Tired or hungry?

If your baby has been fed within the last 2 hours and seems pale and irritable, he may be tired. If you are not sure, give him a brief explanation. If your baby is drinking little but still hungry, try to put him back to sleep. Reduces irritability

If your child shows signs of tiredness, it is a good idea to prepare them for sleep by reducing stimulation. You can do this in the following ways:

• Bring your child to bed
• Put away toys
• Talk calmly and calmly
• Close curtains and blinds
• Turn off overhead lights – use a table lamp if appropriate
• Play soft music – this will help reduce background noise.

Create quiet time

• Sitting quietly before bed in your child’s bed can help your child sleep well.
• Quiet time with your child may include gentle cuddles, stories or soothing music.
• Your child may just need a few minutes of quiet time to relax and get ready for bed. If your home is noisy and stressful, your child may need some quiet time before bed.
• A consistent and good bedtime routine will help your child feel calm and ready for sleep.