Many people do not give much importance to children’s sleep. But you know, the key to your baby’s beautiful life is hidden in this sleep. When children do not get enough sleep, their body secretes the hormone leptin. The function of this hormone is to control hunger. When its secretion is reduced, the brain cannot send signals to the body to control hunger. As a result, children eat more than they need. As a result, this problem occurs. It not only gives rise to physical problems but also to mental problems.
How much sleep is important at any age:
> 0-3-month-old babies need 15 to 16 hours of sleep a day. This time is significant for the development of the brain to let him sleep. His bond with his mother was also formed during this time. That, too, can be damaged if sleep is reduced. We need to make sure that the time to stay awake is in the morning.
> 4 to 11 months old children need 14 to 15 hours of sleep per day. From this time, it is necessary to set a specific time for sleep. Make sure the baby sleeps at the same time every day. At this time, start the habit of sleeping alone.
> 1 to 2-year-old children should be allowed to sleep 11 to 15 hours every day. It is also not uncommon to have nightmares or nightmares at this age. But he should be allowed to sleep alone at certain times. Because at this age, social feelings begin to grow. Sleep deprivation is detrimental.
> 3 to 5-year-olds should be allowed 11 to 14 hours of sleep. Be careful not to move during sleep. And do not put the television in the child’s bedroom at all.
> 8 to 11-year-olds need 9 to 11 hours of sleep. Televisions and computers should be kept away from the bedroom at this time.
Problems that occur due to lack of adequate sleep:
1. Not getting enough sleep can prevent the baby’s brain’s development, which is very problematic for the future.
2. The secretion of hormones necessary for the growth of the baby occurs only during sleep. Sleep deprivation also reduces the growth rate of the baby.
3. Less sleep increases the secretion of the hormone leptin in the body. Which is the hormone needed to control hunger. Lack of this hormone no longer controls hunger. As a result, the child eats more and gains weight.
4. Less sleep increases the secretion of cortisol or stress hormones in the baby’s body. This puts much stress on the child and reduces his interest in learning something new.
5. Sleep deprivation reduces a child’s immune system due to fatigue. As a result, there is a tendency to catch a cold or get sick.
The benefits of getting the right amount of sleep are:
Increases learning ability: A child who gets enough sleep increases his learning ability. He can easily learn something new from a very young age, their ability to concentrate increases rapidly. Experts believe that this group of children is more adept at making quick decisions. Even later, children in this group may concentrate more on their studies. They are ahead of others in keeping a cool head.
Rapid growth: During sleep, the baby’s body secretes hormones that are useful for its growth. So the more that baby sleeps, the faster he grows. Even his immunity is higher than that of children who sleep less. Because adequate sleep prepares the body to fight outside germs, these children are entitled to good health later.
The mind stays good: Children who get enough sleep have more energy in their bodies than other children. As a result, they are not at all whining. Rather their mood stays better than other children.
Mischievous nature: Children who get enough sleep can easily mix with others and adapt to the new environment.
Good for the heart: Children who get enough sleep also have a stronger heart. They are also less likely to have heart problems later in life.
