The quality of infant sleep is directly related to the development of growth and cognitive ability, and the establishment of scientific sleep habits will have a significant impact on the baby’s life. For young parents, babies’ sleep patterns and conditions are more difficult to master and regulate than those of adults, and they are in urgent need of professional guidance. In this regard, Professor Liu Xicheng, head of the National Collaborative Group of Children’s Sleep Medicine, proposed that scientific management of infant sleep is to establish scientific sleep habits based on scientific understanding and measurement of infant sleep quality, so as to effectively prevent and control the occurrence of infant sleep disorders. He recommends to parents the easy-to-remember “7 sleep standards” + “321” sleep care mnemonic. 7 sleep criteria to measure the quality of your baby’s sleep 1. Does your baby fall asleep at 8-9pm every night? 2.Is your baby able to fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed at night? 3.Is your baby able to sleep until dawn? Or does your baby wake up once in a while at most? 4.Even if the baby wakes up at night, can the baby go back to sleep within a few minutes with the comfort of the mother or by himself? 5.Is it true that babies never have special phenomena such as open-mouth breathing or snoring at night? Or, does it only happen occasionally? 6.Does the baby wake up every morning? 7.After a full night’s sleep, does your baby play in the daytime with great energy? Sleep 321 recipe to ensure baby’s quality sleep The 321 recipe for scientific care of baby’s sleep: that is, three attentions, two avoidance and one goal. The three notes Pay attention to cultivating the habit of falling asleep regularly; pay attention to creating a good sleeping environment, including outdoor sound, bedroom light and ventilation; pay attention to the choice of baby’s intimate clothing, such as pajamas, quilts and diapers. The baby’s skin is very delicate, and it is easy to sweat when sleeping, and it likes to turn over, so in addition to pajamas and quilts, you should pay attention to softness and choose soft, dry and breathable diapers. Two avoid Avoid checking and disturbing your baby’s sleep frequently. When your baby wakes up during the night, try to let him fall asleep again on his own. Avoid frequent checking to see if your baby is wet and changing diapers. Choose a diaper with strong moisture absorption that can keep your baby dry for 10 hours at night. One goal Ensure that your baby sleeps effectively for a sustained period of time, which is the most important indicator of the quality of your baby’s sleep. Parents should pay attention to scientific management to let their babies enjoy a full night of restful sleep. Average duration of continuous sleep needed for babies Baby’s age – continuous sleep at night: Newborn baby – 2-4 hours 1-3 months old – 5-6 hours 6 months old – 6 hours 1 year old – starting to be able to sleep all night 1-2 years old – more than 10 hours