2. Helps With Neurosensory Development

In simple terms, sleeping helps your baby’s brain develop. This is certainly a good thing as the majority of a human’s central nervous system develops in the first 2 years of his/her life. A major part of this development, known as endogenous stimulation, occurs during the REM part of a baby’s sleep cycle. This type if stimulation is not known to be associated with the external environment.

This stimulation is necessary for the neurosurgery development of the child – including areas on visual, auditory, touch, and vestibular systems. These connect the baby’s sensory organs with his/her brain.

It is also important to not disturb your baby’s natural sleep because it can hinder such development. Studies conducted on animals have shown that interfering with REM sleep can cause abnormalities in development.