Why do you dream about a sleeping child? Meaning. Interpretation

Interpretation according to Miller's dream book

American psychologist Gustav Miller believes that, depending on the details, such a dream can have completely opposite meanings.

If you saw a sleeping baby in a dream, this is a signal for you about a dangerous situation that will lead to various troubles. Perhaps a number of circumstances that are beyond your control will prevent the implementation of your plans.
If in your night dreams you woke up a sleeping baby, the dream book promises that all your problems will be solved. The sign is considered especially favorable if the child you woke up smiles.

Interpretation from Miss Hasse's dream book

In this interpreter, the interpretation of dreams depends on the place in which the child slept.

If in a dream you happened to see children sleeping in nature, in reality for the dreamer this could mean an upcoming business trip or an interesting journey.
I dreamed of a sleeping child in transport - this is a good symbol for business people. They will be able to establish important connections for their business.
If the place where the kids fell asleep turned out to be a church, such a dream promises a person who is too cautious in his relationships with others that no one is going to gossip or spread rumors about him.
In your nightly dreams, the child’s resting place turned out to be a balcony - the dream promises you the fulfillment of your cherished dream.

How long should a child sleep during the day?

The purpose of naps is to give your baby a chance to rest and thereby replenish his energy for the rest of the day.
Indeed, there are times (and not just for children) when we feel especially tired. The cause may be stress, sleepless night, malaise or cloudy weather. These are exceptions. In all other cases, you can quite successfully calculate the optimal duration of daytime sleep using the table below. It depends on the age of your baby and his individual characteristics. For example, from birth to 2 months, newborns rarely take scheduled naps during the day. Usually this is a chaotic alternation of sleep and wakefulness. It is enough for such a baby to sleep 30 minutes every 2-3 hours, regardless of the time of day. But a child 3-5 years old can completely refuse daytime sleep or be content with 1-2 hours. On average, a full day's sleep lasts 1-3 hours. Take as a basis the total amount of sleep time recommended in the table (for a full day) and subtract from it the number of hours it takes your baby to rest at night. The remaining hours will serve as a guide for you as the most optimal time to rest during the day.

Interpretation according to Longo's dream book

This interpreter, in his transcripts, focuses on how peacefully the children slept.

If in your night vision the children’s sleep was quiet and peaceful, good luck awaits you in real life. In addition, such a dream is a harbinger of a joyful event.
If you dreamed that the kids often woke up and cried, it is possible that in reality you will encounter grief.
I happened to see children sleeping in separate beds in a dream - in reality, a person’s diligence at work will be noticed and appreciated.
If they are all placed together in one large bed, in reality the sleeper will find himself in a situation in which he will feel uncomfortable.

What to do if your child sleeps very little during the day

If your child tends to have short periods of sleep, do not get carried away with standard numbers and proceed from the assumption that this is the duration of daytime sleep that your child needs. And to clarify (and increase) the duration of his afternoon rest, try using the following techniques:

Provide your child with good active exercise in the first half of the day.
Reduce the amount of time your child spends in front of the TV screen.
Give your baby a solid lunch about half an hour before his expected bedtime.
Avoid drinking heavily during the last hour before your nap. Before bedtime, put your baby on the potty.
In your baby's bedroom, hang blackout curtains to prevent daylight from waking him up prematurely.
Turn on soothing music or the radio at a low volume so that no extraneous sounds from the street disturb your baby.
If necessary, turn on the air conditioner, heater, fan, or humidifier.
After your child wakes up, do not rush to approach him. Let him lie quietly in his crib for 15 minutes before getting up. If he is not disturbed immediately after waking up, he may fall asleep for a while longer.

If the baby gets up as soon as he wakes up and does not want to lie in the crib, try next time 5-10 minutes before the expected moment of awakening to quietly come into his bedroom. The minute you hear any sounds or movements, use any method to return the still sleepy child back to the kingdom of dreams. For example, breastfeed him, massage him, cuddle him, or just lie down next to him. If you managed to catch the moment in time, and the baby does not yet feel rested, he will definitely fall asleep. If such interventions are repeated every day for a week, then your short-nap lover will eventually sleep much longer without your intervention.

Interpretation according to different dream books

Other dream books also paid attention to night visions in which a sleeping child appeared.

Meneghetti's dream book explains a baby snoring peacefully in a dream as follows: a person has to make important decisions, but he wants to postpone them for some time.
The famous Bulgarian seer Vanga in her dream book says this about children who sleep in their dreams - in fact, you will encounter many small troubles, the solution of which will require you not only a lot of time, but also certain financial costs.
According to Tsvetkov’s dream book, a sleeping child promises you peace of mind and peace of mind in real life.
In Medea’s dream book, such a vision is considered a symbol of the embodiment of cherished desires.
The 21st century dream book considers small children who sleep in your night dreams to be a harbinger of good luck, joyful events, success in business, and in the near future.
In Freud's dream book we can also find out why a sleeping child dreams - the famous psychoanalyst believes that a successful career and good luck in your personal life await you.
An intimate dream book promises a person good luck in amorous affairs, pleasant events, and the fulfillment of an old dream.
Felomena's dream book advises the dreamer that in order to avoid various troubles, he needs to take all his actions responsibly.

Pros of co-sleeping

Co-sleeping has a positive effect on breastfeeding

Close contact with the baby allows you to conveniently organize night feedings and increase the number of feedings in the early hours (from 4 to 8 am). It is at this time that the activity of prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, peaks.

The whole family can get a good night's sleep

Families who practice co-sleeping usually sleep better and longer: the baby does not have to shout to his mother, and she does not have to rock him and put him back to sleep several times a night.

The child feels more confident

Close contact with the mother gives the baby a feeling of confidence and serves as confirmation for him that he is safe. It is very important for the baby to feel his mother next to him and not waste energy on crying. It is a quiet child's sleep that promotes the harmonious development of brain cells and the formation of neural connections between them.

A stable attachment between the baby and his parents is formed

In Soviet times, maximum separation from the child (“do not hold hands”, “sleep only in your own crib”, “end breastfeeding early”) was widespread and was considered the only correct method of education. Psychologists now talk a lot about the fact that a strong connection with parents is a child’s basic need, which affects his trust in the world and mental stability.

Interpretation of dreams depending on the gender of the child

For a more complete interpretation of your night vision, it is important to remember what gender the dreamed child was.

If the dreamer dreams of a little girl quietly dozing in her arms, Pastor Loff’s dream book promises him a pleasant surprise from relatives.
I dreamed that the child was sleeping; Medea’s dream book considers this a symbol of unexpected good news. If the baby woke up and cried, you should not rush your loved one to tell about their secrets. When he himself deems it necessary, he will share all his secrets with you.
If a person dreams of a sleeping boy, then, according to the Eastern Dream Book, in reality his own children will cause him a lot of trouble. Therefore, in reality it is important to spend more time with them, especially if the children are still small.

Falling asleep on your own: how to teach?

Regardless of whether the baby sleeps with you or separately, he needs to be put to sleep, and sometimes this process takes a long time. You can change the situation by teaching your child to fall asleep on his own. Some experts believe that it is worth starting as early as 2–4 months, since REM and NREM sleep cycles form at this age. Others suggest starting training after a year, when the nervous system matures. In any case, “science” should start when the child has an approximate sleep pattern. You will also need to come up with a bedtime ritual for your baby in advance - and repeat it exactly before each bedtime. This ritual usually takes from 15 minutes to an hour and may include bathing, brushing teeth, changing into pajamas, a story, or a lullaby. Many children like to “put away” their toys and say goodnight to them. What then? There are several options for further action.

Richard Ferber's "controlled crying" method

Richard Ferber is an American pediatrician and the founder and former director of the Center for the Study of Childhood Sleep Disorders. In 1985, he published the book “A Child’s Dream. The solution to all problems”, which made him famous all over the world.

What's the point

First, it is necessary for the baby to develop a clear bedtime routine and ritual. Then you can begin: put the child in the crib, wish him good night and leave the room. Very soon the baby, who is not used to falling asleep alone, will cry - then the mother needs to come back and calm him down without taking him out of the crib. You can sing lullabies, pat your baby on the back, or just sit next to him. When it calms down, leave the room again. This cycle will have to be repeated many times, gradually increasing the time interval. Ferber recommends not giving the baby breast or bottle, but entering the room specifically for loud crying, not whimpering.

If you decide to try this method, be calm, persistent and determined. It would be useful to obtain the consent of other family members to not interfere in the process. The Ferber method is not recommended for use with children under 6 months of age.

The Tracy Hogg Method - The Baby Spell

Tracey Hogg is a British nurse and best-selling author of books on parenting. Her most famous books are What Does Your Baby Want? and “Secrets of a Sleepy Mom.”

What's the point

Tracy Hogg suggests following the “PASS” formula (“nutrition, activity, sleep, freedom”). She considers the most important thing to be the creation of an individual regimen, taking into account the biological clock of each individual baby. You will need to observe your child for several days and record at what hours he begins to yawn and show fatigue. Another fundamental point is a clear separation of sleep and food. That is, you should not allow the baby to fall asleep on the chest or with a bottle.

You need to put the baby to bed after performing the sleepy ritual, using Hogg’s know-how - “hissing and patting.” This is what it looks like: you place the child's head on your shoulder and start loudly and loudly at his ear, while simultaneously patting his back in the area of the shoulder blades. The secret is that a small child quickly gets tired of such sensory overload and begins to doze off. As soon as the baby closes his eyes, you need to quickly transfer him to the crib - he should fall asleep there. Continue to hiss and pat your child on the back until he falls asleep.

This method is suitable for children from 4 to 9 - 11 months, and from about a year Hogg suggests the “hug and put” technique. After the sleepy ritual, you will need to hug your baby tightly, put him in the crib and calmly explain what is happening: “It’s late, you need to sleep and rest.” If the baby cries, use the familiar hissing/patting technique, but do not pick him up.

Elizabeth Pantley's "no tears" method

Elizabeth Pantley is a parenting author, child sleep specialist, and consultant. Her best-selling book is called How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Without Crying.

What's the point

The Pantley method is one of the gentlest. The author suggests analyzing and, if necessary, changing “anchors” - associations associated with the baby going to bed. For example, if a child has always fallen asleep in your arms, and now you want to put him in a crib, you need to help him fall asleep there for 10–15 days. If necessary, rock the baby to sleep, give him a breast or pacifier - all this is not forbidden. Pantley advises having a special “sleepy” item that the child will associate with rest: a toy, a small pillow or blanket. When your baby wakes up at night, give him the opportunity to go back to sleep on his own, but under no circumstances leave him alone to cry. Rock your baby, pat him on the back, or sing a lullaby. According to Pantley, over time the child will get used to a calm and stable sleep pattern and will sleep without waking up all night. This method is suitable for children from 2 to 3 months.

Interpretation depending on the gender of the dreamer

The factor who exactly saw the sleeping baby in the dream also matters.

If the dreamer was a young girl, the young man will actually let her know his feelings.
A married woman saw a similar dream - in reality, she will have to worry about her own children.
The young man dreamed of a sleeping toddler - in real life, he must be attentive to the wishes of his beloved in order to avoid offense and misunderstandings.
If such a dream appeared to a man, this is a warning that competitors may be preparing some kind of intrigues for him.

Arguments against co-sleeping

Many parents are afraid of accidentally crushing their child in their sleep, but this is almost impossible. The wide, flat nose of a newborn allows him to breathe freely, even if he is pressed to his mother's chest. And hormones make a nursing woman’s sleep unusually sensitive - she wakes up to every movement of the baby. However, in some situations, parents should never practice co-sleeping with their baby:

They take strong sleeping pills or sedatives;
They experience extreme fatigue and literally “sleep standing up”;
One of the parents is a carrier of a skin infection;
The baby was born premature.

It is also not recommended to put your baby in the same bed next to an older child. If there is no other way out, then the parent should sleep between the children. Another popular argument against co-sleeping is its incompatibility with personal life. In fact, most families cope with this problem, because the apartment is not limited to one bed. Safety precautions when sleeping together:

Under no circumstances should you leave your baby alone on the bed: he may fall out of it, even if he does not yet know how to crawl. When you leave the room, place the baby in a cradle or on a development mat;
Check your mattress: it should be firm enough, without dents or gaps. It is also not recommended to sleep with your baby on a folding sofa or surrounded by many pillows;
Remove everything unnecessary from the bed - bedspreads, soft toys and other items. All this creates a threat to the sleep of a child up to six months.

Co-sleeping can be practiced in two ways: in an adult bed or in a crib pushed close together without one side. If you choose the latter, make sure that the crib is firmly secured and cannot be accidentally moved.

Co-sleeping usually ends at the age of 3–4 years. The baby begins the “on my own” period, and he happily moves into his own crib.