Why Do Babies Smile In Their Sleep?

Parents frequently see their infants smile or chuckle when they are asleep as they move through infancy. This article looks at the potential causes of it as well as the situations in which you ought to get medical help.

In medicine, laughing when you’re asleep is known as hypogeal. Even though HPV can happen to anyone at any age, newborns have the highest incidence rate. As a result, parents frequently feel worried that something might be wrong. The relationship between laughing while sleeping and the rapid eye movement (REM) stage of sleep has been demonstrated (REM). During this time, the majority of one’s dreams will manifest.

The precise cause of a baby’s snorting or giggle fits while they are asleep is still unknown, according to Healthline. Furthermore, it is not possible to determine with certainty whether or not infants dream. The majority of medical professionals concur that newborns’ midnight chuckles are more likely caused by a reflex than a response to a dream. People frequently move involuntarily while they are in the REM stage of sleep, which may be why they smile and laugh when they are awake.

There’s no reason to be frightened if you hear someone laughing when they’re asleep. It may occasionally be a sign of a more serious sleep problem. If this happens regularly or is frequent, it’s crucial to visit your doctor.

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