Enough Sleep is key to Health and Height Growth

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Many studies about sleeping have demonstrated that sleeping is important for brain cell development and can help children to grow taller. If your child suffers from sleeping problem, parents are advised to seek pediatrician's help.

When baby is sleeping, his or her body will secret disease-resistance antibodies. If the child does not have sufficient sleep, he will demonstrate dysphoria and will lose his appetite. His or her immunity to disease will drop and make him or her vulnerable to disease.

In addition, when the baby is sleeping, pituitary gland will secrete growth hormone, this can help the baby to grow taller. When the baby is awake, the secretion of growth hormone will plummet. Thus, adequate sleep will help the child to grow taller.

If the baby has sleep problem, you may see the following: baby will turn himself or herself over after falling asleep, being woken up very easily. When he wakes up, he or he will keep on crying and is very irritated. She or he may also scratch his or her ears and shake his or her head. Shortness of breath may also be observed. If your child has demonstrated the above-mentioned problems often, you should seek pediatrician's help immediately.