Playing peekaboo or just holding the baby for a walk is a necessary stimulation for the development of the baby. So happy to play with your little one, don't let the stimulation given be excessive (overstimulation) and have an unfavorable impact.
The baby's brain development is greatly influenced by the stimulation it receives, it can be in the form of sound stimulation, touch, or play activities. However, don't let the stimulation that Mother and Father give is excessive, so that it will have a negative impact on the Little One. Come on, recognize what are the signs the baby is overstimulating.
Sign-Tyou oversstimulation in babies
Overstimulation in babies will be very burdensome and make him tired. This condition will increase the production of the hormone cortisol, which is a stress hormone that can affect various body functions, including brain function.
Therefore, mothers and fathers need to recognize the signs of overstimulation in babies, so as not to overstimulate the little one. Some of the signs are:
- Babies become fussy and cry easily.
- Her cries became louder than usual.
- Turns his face when spoken to or jokes.
- Stamping their feet or clenching their fists.
There are several situations that often make babies overstimulate. One of them is a family event where there are many people who want to play with their little one.
How to Overcome Oversstimulation pthere's a baby
If Mom and Dad see signs of overstimulation in your little one, take immediate action to calm him down.
The first thing you can do is immediately take your little one to his room and dim the lights, if he is at home. But if you are out of the house, Mom and Dad can put your little one in the stroller then give him a blanket. This blanket will make him calmer.
Another way that can be done is to hold your little one with his body positioned against the mother or father's body, such as hugging.
Various Ways to Preventoversstimulation pthere's a baby
Sometimes parents can accidentally overstimulate the baby. This can happen if Mom or Dad is very excited about the little one's laughter and wants to play or joke with him longer.
Try to be more sensitive to signs of overstimulation in babies. Don't let Mom and Dad's love make your little one uncomfortable. To avoid this, try the following methods:
- Do not do stimulation when the baby is going to sleep or when the baby is sleeping.
- Avoid using gadgets or toys that make loud noises and bright lights to stimulate the baby.
- Try to keep the baby's stimulation time and rest time
Stimulating the baby is necessary to stimulate brain development. However, Mom and Dad need to stop the stimulation immediately if your little one shows signs of overstimulation, and immediately calm him down.
It would be better if the stimulation is stopped before the baby shows signs of overstimulation. Because each baby's resistance to stimulation is different. Mothers and Fathers need to recognize the limits of your little one's resistance to stimulation, and try not to stimulate more than that limit, OK.
But don't worry, as they get older, babies will be smarter to adapt to stimulation from the surrounding environment, how come. So, later Mom and Dad can play and joke with the Little One longer.
