Modern science suggests that smile during sleep is a common phenomenon among children. There is nothing to fear if your baby does this sometimes. It is common that children smile, cry or move body parts while asleep. Let’s know why babies smile while asleep.

Dream during sleep:

Dream is the principal and primary reason for babies to smile while sleeping. It is not surprising that babies have dreams like adult people while asleep. A baby smiles as it dreams about something funny or interesting. Contrarily, it cries or trembles as it has a horrible or dreadful dream. Parents are often common in the variegated dreams of children. When familiar faces come into the dream, a baby finds an acquainted space in the dream. Some specific events during the dream wiggle the tender mind. Thus, a baby smiles while asleep.

Comfort in bed:

Apart from dreams, there are some external reasons for babies to smile during sleep. As a baby finds great comfort sleeping on the bed, a feeling of comfort and peace vibrates its mind, leading to a smiling face even while asleep. The baby makes no sound though. It can also be called the face of a peaceful mind.

Being in the mother’s embrace:

Mother’s arms are the most peaceful and suitable spot for babies as they enjoy absolute peace in there. Warm embrace of the mother makes the baby feel great comfort. Sometimes, the baby falls asleep in the mother’s embrace and feels the warmth and loving touch of the mother. Such physical contacts make him/her feel naturally safe and smile in sleep.

Physical contacts with anyone or anything during sleep:

Sometimes, physical contacts from parents or any other person may create tickling to the baby’s body making it smile even while sleeping. With a soft body, a baby feels titillation at the touch of anyone or anything. For many children, smiling while asleep due to external touches often becomes a sport. However, it is seriously injurious to their health. Do not let this become a regular affair. Make sure your baby sleeps without being disturbed by the wickedness of other children.

Conclusion:

Being overly conscious and caring, many parents often regard a little or ignoble issue of their children with serious caution. One of those simple matters is a baby’s smile during sleep which is not really a big deal. Parents should have no worries about it. They should ensure proper care and comfort for their children.

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