Sleeping Issues
<p><b>Sleepy time! Signs that your newborn is tired</b></p><p><b>Watch for these signs</b></p>
<p>Babies and toddlers get overtired easily. When they do, they find it harder to get to sleep. Once you can spot the telltale signs of tiredness, you’ll be able to put your child to sleep before he gets overtired, grumpy and harder to settle.</p>
<p>Children show they’re tired through changes in behaviour. For example, your child might be suddenly irritable, overactive or demanding.</p>
<p>It’s important to look for your child’s tired signs. These signs let you know when it’s time to reduce stimulation and start settling your child for sleep. If you wait until your child is overtired, it’ll be harder to settle her.</p>
<p>If your newborn is tired, you might see some of the following behaviours: </p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Pulling at ears.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Closing fists.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Yawning.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Fluttering eyelids or difficulty focusing - your baby might even go cross-eyed or seem to be staring into space.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Making jerky arm and leg movements, or arching backwards.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Frowning or looking worried.</p>
<p>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Sucking on fingers - this could be a good sign and might mean that your baby is trying to find ways to settle to sleep.</p>
