When my son is asleep (only at night) he makes squawking sounds and grunting sounds and sometimes a loud sound like he's gasping for air (but he's not gasping because he never stops breathing)
are all these sounds normal? it isn't crying .. it's just loud noises.
(he always looks peaceful when he's making the noises .. he doesn't seem to be in any distress)
and it doesn't happen during the day when he takes naps .. only when he's sleeping at night.
(this has been going on since he was 2 weeks old)
2007-09-04 20:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
My son does this and I have names for the noises. Even if he's sleeping I talk to him and tell him he's making silly noises. He has his "Squeaky Toy" noise which sounds like the squawking sound you're talking about. He also grunts and doesn't seem in distress at all....I think it's just him sleeping through pushing a poopy down his poopy pipes. Ha ha. He makes all the noises you've described and has for a long time. I think it's perfectly normal. Like, you know how people talk in their sleep? Well babies can't talk, but they certainly make noise. I think that's the reason they do that.
2007-09-05 02:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Baby Makes Noises While Sleeping
2016-10-21 02:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That seems odd enough that I would bring it up with the pediatrician. Normally I would say the noises sound pretty normal, but it's a little strange that it never happens during the day. Babies that age shouldn't snore. Is there anything different about where he sleeps at night? The bed, or the A/C, or what he eats? I'm puzzled.
I am contractually required to also make sure that you are always putting the baby to sleep on his back. *g* Sorry, I'm going into pediatrics.
Congratulation on the birth of your son!
2007-09-04 20:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it is completely normal.
All of my babies did this, I always put my babies cot in my bedroom when we got home from hospital but had to move them into their own rooms simply because they were so noisy when they slept - I couldn't get to sleep!
If you are worried, ask your doctor but I am sure they will just reassure you that everything is ok.
It might happen more at night because he is in a deeper sleep. Also you are more likely to hear it at night since there is none of the normal day time background noise.
2007-09-04 21:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by threecherubs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some babies grunt and make noises while they sleep at night. He may just be in a really deep sleep. You may try giving him a pacifier when he sleeps at night so that he will not fall into that deep of a sleep. This could also gaurd agains sids (sudden infant death syndrome). This usually is a danger from one day of age to one year of age. This is what I do for my four month old. He also makes noises in his sleep.
2007-09-04 21:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know the noises in his sleep are completly normal... my 5 week baby girl snores in her sleep all the time and groans and moans when she is dreaming.. if you continue to be concerned though, I would contact your doctor, they are very used to concerned parents calling for what is probably nothing. Also, personally I would not suggest putting blankets underneath the baby. Having a firm mattress with a tight fitting sheet crib sheet on it will reduce the chances of your baby dieing of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) because it reduces the chances of him being smothered. Have fun with your new baby :)
2016-03-18 00:07:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't make guesses and don't assume anything. Take him straight to the doctor. Don't just wait and see.... you already have taken a lot of time.
2007-09-04 22:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grunting is definitely a sign of respiratory distress. if retractions is present. meaning you can physically see your infant working hard to breathe. signs/symptoms will be nasal flaring, and a see saw motion of the chest and abdominal when he breathes. also, he can be suffering from sleep apnea(absent of breathing) alot of times newborns will drop their hear rate and stop breathing in their sleep, only because they are so relaxed. that they forgot to breathe. and if you see a change in his color(blue,pale,grey) quickly aroused him. flick the heels of feet, you can also do a chest rub with your knuckles, and open up his airway by slightly tilting the head back and call for help. i will take him in for a check up, let your pediatrician reassess him. tell him/her your concerns, because they do offer monitors that you can take home, to monitor your infants respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen level in the blood. i wouldn't blow it off, because grunting is definitely a sign of respiratory distress.
2007-09-04 22:36:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
my baby used to giggle and laugh in his sleep and sometimes, like cry as if somebody is hurting him in his dreams but only for a moment. if it is like snoring i think you better consult your pediatrician. it might be related to the respiratory system. when it comes to our babies better be safe than sorry, right?
2007-09-04 20:44:02 · answer #9 · answered by ears have heard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my little boy used to do that at about the same age he use to sound like a wild animal lol i took him to the doctors and he give me saline drops to put in his nose dont worry he should be fine
2007-09-04 20:51:51 · answer #10 · answered by lovestoned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋