Very short sleep during play

baby_thum Sometimes we get the following question: “My baby falls asleep during his play, very briefly. Is that normal?”

Your baby is mostly interested in new things. Anything new he can do or can learn after making a leap is very exciting for him. It is so fascinating that it takes all his energy. He will often turn his head away if the game demands too much of his energy and he needs a break. To you, this is a sign that he wants to have some time to rest.

After a short break, he continues his play and this cycle repeats several times until you see his eyes turn away and fatigue turns into a short nap. During that short moment of sleep his brain is processing everything he has just experienced.

Your baby's mental development is very important and significant. It affects not only your baby's mood, but also his health, his intelligence, his sleeping pattern, the three C’s (crying, clinginess, crankiness), and much more. Once you understand your baby’s mental development, you can help your baby in so many ways. If you would like to learn more about the mental development of your baby, order a copy of The Wonder Weeks, which is based on international research.