Most babies swing between being very energized to falling asleep before your eyes. If you were to copy your baby's movements for one hour you would find yourself utterly exhausted. Your baby can easily become overtired when they resist their natural urge to sleep. Especially as they begin to mature emotionally they will not want to miss a thing. As a parent you are responsible for ensuring they receive their full complement of sleep.
Sleep is a very important factor in their growth and development.
It is at times of rest when their bodies will harness their forces to concentrate on development. Regular nap times and bedtimes will help avoid overtiredness. It triggers the sucking response which brings them into a state of mental rest. Parents should be wary of using a pacifier to appease or distract their baby when a more hands on approach is required. Pacifiers come in all shapes and sizes and now are orthodontically designed to help prevent new teeth growing crooked.