The Importance of Baby Sleep
All living creatures need sleep. Sleeping gives people and all
living creatures the time for the body to recuperate and
regenerate. Lion's needs 16 to 18 hours of sleep, while
primates, ten to twelve hours of sleep. Humans need on average
six to eight hours sleep to rejuvenate. Human babies need a full
eight hours of sleep and naps in between.
The body uses sleep as a way to regenerate cells and refresh the
brain and overall aids in the development of our body, mind, and
health. During our sleep, the human body can regenerate hair
follicles, fingernails, toenails and even the outer covering of
the skin. This happens because of the automatic pilot that is
built into our bodies. People tend to think that the body only
needs to recharge spent energy on the day's work but in truth
the body works the regeneration cycle much faster when the brain
does not control much action.
Babies therefore need their sleeping time to develop muscles,
limbs, and skeletal structure. In order to achieve a good
night's sleep for your baby, it is important that your baby have
comfortable and inviting bedding. The secret to a good bed is
one that feels just right. Beds that are to big may make your
little one feel insecure. Your baby's bed should be cozy and
offer security for them to get a good night sleep. Selecting the
proper bedding should also be a concern. The bedding should be
easy to touch and feel cozy. Bedding that is to stiff or even to
fluffy decreases your baby's comfort level and therefore reduces
his/her sleep time. We would want our babies to enjoy their beds
and consider it a place of security.
Try to make your baby's sleeping experience a pleasant one.
Bedding should be inviting to the eye. There are so many
wonderful patterns and fabrics on the market today that choosing
the right bedding should not be to difficult. Remember that your
baby needs enough rest to stimulate his/her growth and
development and when this is achieved, your baby can reach his
full potential.