We used to think that babies and young children were just miniature adults. They needed to be seen but not heard, and essentially treated as just smaller versions of our much more clever selves. But research into infant brain development has changed so much of our understanding of just how special young people are.
It’s a common practice for parents to cover their baby’s pram with a sheet or wrap to stop the sun from getting to their skin. But instead of this being protective, it can, in fact, cause more harm than good.
There are many reasons why babies can protest about going to sleep and it helps to look at the most basic possibilities first. Every baby is an individual and has their own sleep requirements. Some babies sleep better and longer than others.
You’ll know how upsetting it can be if you’ve seen your baby or young child head bang. After all, one of our major tasks of parenting is to protect our little ones from harm. It just doesn’t seem to make any sense if the person doing the harming is themselves. But try not to be too alarmed. Head banging is generally never as risky as it may appear.