Not easy to recognize signs of stress in infants (0-12 months) because of limited means communication. Because of that, parents should be sensitive to changes in infant behavior. The signs of stress that can be recognized in infants are:
- prolonged fussiness or crying.
- restless sleep, waking intermittently.
- Lust eating / drinking decreased. Or when weighed weight gain is not encouraging, perhaps even decline.
- When asked to play, such as lackluster or even cry.
- I wish always being held and did not want to be left.
- Demonstrate aggressive behavior by winning or hitting.
- Turning the face or cry when he saw the mother / father because of feel you are not paying attention.
Causes of stress
- Uncomfortable
Stress at the age of the baby is actually more likely as a response to that experienced prolonged discomfort. For example, wet or soiled pants peed or pooped since, but not quickly addressed.
Solution:
Sensitive to the needs of infants with always quick to respond to what the needs.
- Pain
The possibility of a baby also feel uncomfortable because of illness.
Solution:
Check with your child to the doctor. To reduce discomfort in the body, frequently hugged her body. Do not forget to give milk because there is a natural immune substances contained therein.
- Feeling neglected
Examples of the most frequently encountered after maternity leave is finished, the mother must return to work, so that the care delivered to the figure of a replacement. This causes the baby to lose something that makes it safe and comfortable.
Solution:
Prepare as early as possible so the baby does not feel abandoned. Decide who will nurture him. Make sure he gets good care and treatment and comfort. After the mother works, give comfort by hugging, kissing, and ask him to play.
- Overstimulation
This is often not realized because of worries baby's parents received less stimulation as recommended by experts.
Solution:
- Be sensitive to signs of boredom that indicated the child. For example, babies who are fussy or bored will generally want to be free from the grip revolt us.
- Know the developmental stages of children per age. That way, we know what skills must be mastered and the skills which the child is not the time to teach.
- Hot or cold
A very drastic weather changes or uncertainty can also cause your child stress. Home atmosphere that is too busy too often makes the child feel insecure.
Solutions
Anticipation before the problem came. when the weather is hot, wear kids thin clothes or turn on the AC if necessary. Or if the house visited by many people, swatch approximately room is still possible for babies to rest.Managing Stress In Children
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