When the child is 2 years old, it is necessary to ensure that he can sleep alone in his room.
Specialist Clinical Psychologist Elvin AKI Konuk, who pointed out that children may have some sleep problems despite providing the appropriate environment and conditions, emphasized that these problems can disrupt the physiological and psychological development of children. doing. Stating that children who start to give up their daytime naps at the age of 4-5, need to adjust their sleeping and waking times consistently and routinely, Konuk says that parental attitudes and approaches are of critical importance in cases where children resist going to bed.
Expert. Clinical Psychologist Elvin AKI Konuk explained the importance of sleep patterns and quality sleep in children. Specialist Clinical Psychologist Elvin Akı Konuk, who started his speech by saying that it is the determinant of A disrupted sleep pattern or insufficient sleep can negatively affect the quality of life of both the child and the family. It is also very important for children's learning, memory processes, school performance and quality of life.” He said.
Sleep problems can hinder the physiological and psychological development of children
Pointing out that despite the appropriate environment and conditions, some sleep problems can be seen in children, and said, "Difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking up, etc. Problems such as difficulty in maintaining sleep, sleepwalking, night terrors, and frequent nightmares can be seen frequently. Such sleep problems can disrupt the physiological and psychological development of children. Activities of daily living, behaviors and relationships can be adversely affected due to sleep problems. he said.
Sleep problems can occur for different reasons
Noting that there may be different reasons for sleep problems in children, Konuk said, “Physical disorders, the child's temperament, genetic predisposition or anxiety, stress, trauma. emotional problems such as sleep s can cause problems. In addition, sleep problems can be seen in situations such as parental attitudes, parent-child relationship, sleep pattern and routine, change of sleeping hours or sleeping place. said.
Some babies do not like to sleep constant change takes place. Every child's sleep needs are different. Especially in infants, sleep factor may show biological predisposition. Some babies love to sleep, while some babies don't. Generally, babies have an irregular sleep cycle until they are around 6 months old. During the day, they sleep sometimes for long hours and sometimes for very short hours.” Expressing that children between the ages of 1-3 years sleep an average of 13-16 hours a day, Konuk said, “In children in this age group Daytime naps lasting 1.5 - 3.5 hours once or twice a day are normal. Children between the ages of 3-5 spend an average of 11-12 hours a day asleep. In the age range of 4-5 years, many children no longer sleep during the day. During this period, children need to have a consistent and routine sleep and wake-up time. Most school-age children aged 6-12 sleep 10-11 hours. This age period is also a period when positive health behaviors and healthy sleep habits develop. However, many children at this age do not want to go to bed and may resist sleep. In such situations, parental attitudes and approaches are of critical importance.” He said.
Sleep toys can be used to facilitate the transition to sleep
Referring to the things that can be done to facilitate the transition of children to sleep, Konuk said, “Sleep toys can be used especially in babies and pre-school period. For this, a plush toy or stuffed toys can be used as a sleeping companion, which will help him relax during sleep. However, a pillow or a blanket, called a sleep object, is a favorite outfit of the child or a parent. Items such as personal clothing can have a facilitating and soothing function in helping the child fall asleep.”
If her needs can be met on time, the baby can sleep alone
Stating that starting to put the baby to bed alone may vary depending on the situation and the process, Specialist Clinical Psychologist Elvin Akı Konuk said, “Usually, the parents put their babies to bed when they are born. From the moment until a certain time, they sleep separately in their own rooms. Sleeping in the same room creates a sense of security for the parents and thus the needs of the baby can be met on time.” said.
Expressing that the baby can be accustomed to sleeping alone if the needs of the baby can be met fully and consistently in separate rooms, Konuk concluded his words as follows:
can be used to sleep. However, if the parents experience delays in meeting the needs of the baby, the baby can sleep in the parents' room until a certain age, but in a crib or bed of its own. It is necessary to ensure that a child who sleeps in the same room with their parents from the moment they are born can sleep alone in their own room when they reach the age of 1.5-2 on average.”
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