Baby cues that say 'I'm tired' jerky movements. yawning. fussing. sucking fingers.
Early signs of a tired baby:
yawning. fluttering eyelids or difficulty focusing – your baby might even go cross-eyed or seem to be staring into space. making jerky arm and leg movements, or arching backwards. frowning or looking worried.
An overtired toddler may feel dizzy and be prone to tumbles and falls. Sleeping on short rides. Snoozing at school or conking out the minute he's in the car seat could also mean his night and naptime sleep is being shortchanged. Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
sleep problems, such as trouble falling or staying asleep, or not having a refreshing sleep. symptoms getting worse after physical or mental effort (called post-exertional malaise) symptoms or dizziness that get worse after standing up or sitting upright from a lying down position. problems with concentration and ...
Go to emergency if your child is continuously crying, constantly irritable, feeding poorly, vomiting blood-stained or green fluid or vomiting a lot, and/or weeing less than usual.
Listlessness or Lethargy
You may find that your baby seems to have little or no energy, is drowsy or sluggish, or is sleeping longer than usual. He or she may be hard to wake for feedings, and won't be alert or attentive to sounds and visual stimulation.
Surprisingly, yawning isn't always a sign of fatigue and therefore isn't a necessarily reliable sleep cue. Babies can also yawn when they aren't tired, either because they're hungry, bored or have just woken up.
A general danger sign is present if: ➢ the child is not able to drink or breastfeed ➢ the child vomits everything ➢ the child has had convulsions ➢ the child is lethargic or unconscious. A child with a general danger sign has a serious problem. Most children with a general danger sign need URGENT referral to hospital.
According to IMNCI guidelines, general danger signs of under-five childhood illnesses are categorized as: unable to breastfeed, unable to drink or eat, vomiting everything, convulsion and lethargic/unconscious.
Common symptoms of childhood illness include fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, pain, rash and cough. If your child has a fever for more than 2 days or pain that doesn't go away with medicine, or if they are passing less urine than normal or if they're not drinking well, it's a good idea to take them to the doctor.
Common health problems in babies include colds, coughs, fevers, and vomiting. Babies also commonly have skin problems, like diaper rash or cradle cap. Many of these problems are not serious. It is important to know how to help your sick baby, and to know the warning signs for more serious problems.
Poor sleep or not enough sleep affects concentration, memory and behaviour, making it harder for your child to learn. Children who don't sleep well are more likely to feel sleepy at school during the day and to have difficulties with learning.
When kids are awake too long, an overbalance of adrenaline makes it difficult to reach and maintain deep, restorative sleep, so overtired kids have a harder time falling and staying asleep.
Newborn tired signs include pulling at ears, jerking arms and legs, and sucking fingers. Babies and toddlers show they're tired by grizzling, demanding attention and not wanting to play. Children show they're tired through changes in behaviour.
Your child may feel this way because of too much or not enough activity. It can also come from stress, lack of sleep, boredom, and poor diet. Many medical problems, including viral infections, can cause fatigue. Emotional problems, especially depression, are often the cause.
Insufficient sleep means not getting enough sleep at night, which can cause several problems including decreased brain development, learning problems and more frequent negative emotions. It can also contribute to weight management problems, growth issues and increased frequency of illnesses.