During sleep, the pituitary gland in children's brains secretes growth hormone. Symptoms of sleep disorders in children are often diverse, so parents need to pay close attention.

Depending on the age of the child, the amount of sleep each day is different, the sleep time for newborns can be up to 16 hours/day. Lack of sleep or not getting enough sleep will directly affect the health and development of the child.

Newborn sleep is very important, it affects the development of the brain as well as many organs in the body. In fact, newborns sleep a lot, an average of 16-18 hours a day in the first two weeks. However, newborns wake up frequently and rarely sleep for more than 4 hours, even at night. In addition, there are many interesting things about newborn sleep that you may not have discovered yet.

Moro reflex (startle reflex): This reflex usually occurs when a baby is startled by a loud sound or sudden movement. In response to the sound, the baby may extend his arms and legs away from his body and cry, but then immediately pull his arms back as if hugging himself. Sometimes the baby's own crying can startle the baby and initiate this reflex.

Night terrors are a common sleep disorder that occurs in the early stages of sleep. To create a safe space for children when night terrors occur, parents need to take steps to minimize the risk of falling, touching dangerous objects, and leaving the house.

We all know that good sleep habits are important for children. But parents' busy work schedules, after-school activities, and homework can all cut into family time on school nights and can have a big impact on children's sleep schedules.