Exam week is almost over! Well, we still have a few exam next week.. but we’re done with the major subjects. At alam nyo naman pag exam week, minsan hindi maiiwasan ang hindi magpuyat.. masakit na nga ang ulo ko haha I badly need my 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep! (as if that would be possible LOL).. but more than my need, I noticed how my first suffers from our lack of sleep. Arriving from school, he would go straight to the bedroom and sleep.. I can sense how exhausted he was.. and he a bit cranky too. He’s not his usual cheerful and playful self. I know it’s my fault.. knowing the importance of sleep, I shouldn’t have let him stay up late.. OK this will be the last time I will do it. Promise.. I’ll be a better momtutor next grading.
From our experience, that’s the usual effect of lack of sleep, crankiness, loss of appetite and sometimes lack of foucs.. kawawa naman ang mga bagets pag ganyan ang mode nila.. mas OK pa na laging riot kesa makita mong matamlay sila.. kaya promise talaga, that would be the last time that I will let them stay up late for reviewing.. umpisa pa lang ng third grading eh maghahanda na ako ng bongga haha
But there are surprising effects of lack of sleep for babies. An article from Children’s Hospital Michigan says:
What’s more, a study in Pediatrics confirmed that childhood sleep deficiencies may not only have immediate effects, but may be linked to future problems, including decreases in mental functioning that begin as early as adolescence. Increasing evidence also suggests that poor sleep contributes to major health problems, such as obesity.
You read the full article here.
OBESITY? seriously?!?
Another article published in Harvard Shcool of Public Health confirmed that lack of sleep can lead to obesity, in fact in a study in New Zealand, the conclusion was: Each one hour reduction in sleep during childhood was associated with a 50 percent higher risk of obesity at age 32.
How come? I am sure you also want to know how lack of sleep can lead to obesity?
I also want to know..obesity is a serious case and of course, as a mom I want to prevent it.. but it is now known yet how lack of sleep influence weight but researchers cited a theory on how lack of sleep can lead to decreased physical activity and also can lead to increase in food intake. A second theory was mentioned which focuses on hormones that regulate body weight. Although the studies have made for adults and not for children, the theory is still considered.
Are you as surprised as I am how lack of sleep can affect our babies? It’s a long term effect moms, so really have to know our kids more in the sleep department. Know the Most Common Reasons Why Babies Wake Up At Night and how to avoid it.
Teresa Martinez says
October 20, 2013 at 8:08 amLack of sleep really has far-reaching effects than we actually realize. Glad I read this post.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 6:00 amindeed Teresa.. and we us parents should be more conscious about sleep.
Roch says
October 20, 2013 at 9:47 amThis one sounds like a trivia which just proves that sleep is really important and never to be missed.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 6:01 amtrue.. specially for kids.. may long term effect talaga ang lack of sleep sa mga bata
jane says
October 20, 2013 at 10:09 amvery nice tips and information. when my daughter arrives from school she is always so energetic! it is very rare that she would fall asleep after school. she wakes up 5:45am and go to bed 7:30pm. she wakes up 8am and bedtime 7:30pm on weekends. thats our routine. ~read your mommy is blogging while breastfeeding sis you’re such a great mom! Like me I am not good at english as well but practise makes perfect! we can do this! x0 =)
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 6:03 amcheers Jane!
that’s a good sleeping pattern sis 🙂 keep it up!
KIM NIEVES(www.kimnieves.com) says
October 20, 2013 at 11:41 amI agree, it has something to do with the hormones being affected. ♥
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 6:04 amyes, there was a study done for adults on how lack of sleep can affect the weight regulating hormones..
Caroileen Ileto says
October 20, 2013 at 4:11 pmi have learned way back during my college days that lack of sleep in fact causes obesity. that’s why now that i am a mom, i always make sure that my son would get enough sleep. in addition, stress can cause obesity hence, its connection to lack of sleep:) many people think of stress as something that would make them thinner, while this is true, it has also been observed that stress, lack of sleep etc. can affect the body otherwise:)
i guess, proper exercise more than just getting enough sleep would help our babies achieve good health balance and good mood too. as exercise promotes happy hormones:) cheers to motherhood!
papaleng says
October 20, 2013 at 4:31 pmIn my case, my kids take the early morning review sheds.. ha..ha..ha.. fresh pa ang mind.
Jonas Labagala says
October 20, 2013 at 4:33 pmIt is really important for us to have a complete 8 hours of sleep but in my case, I can’t even complete my sleep for 8 hours. Sometimes I could just sleep for 7 hours.
Franc Ramon says
October 20, 2013 at 9:37 pmI always co-relate sleep with the body’s chance to balance itself so a full sleep can really help anybody and lack of it can be disastrous.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 6:04 amdisastrous indeed!
Shie says
October 21, 2013 at 1:28 amDoes that study apply to adult too? I think that’s probably the reason I’m gaining weight!
Genzel says
October 21, 2013 at 8:46 amin deed, complete hours of sleep is important for all ages. I always lack sleep that’s why I feel malnourished at times 🙁
earthlingorgeous says
October 21, 2013 at 1:31 pmsleep is definitely important not just for babies. I dunno if you experience it but when you lack sleep you get cranky and your head just wanders away
Michael Macalos says
October 21, 2013 at 7:30 pmI make sure I get the sleep that my body wants and yeah! it’s hard to start the day with just 2 – 3 hours of sleep.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 5:59 amsuper hard! hahahah
Justin says
October 21, 2013 at 8:43 pmat least we learn that lack of sleep causes obesity.. but I am actually confused because they say that lack of sleep causes people to be undernourished.. or does it only occur to adults..??
Mommy Pehpot says
October 22, 2013 at 5:58 amactually, even in adults, lack of sleep can lead to obesity. a study links lack of sleep to certain hormones that regulates body weight. Also, obesity is a form of malnutrition 🙂
Wanderer Juan says
October 22, 2013 at 1:29 pmThis is an informative post especially for parents who want the best for their baby.
Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says
October 22, 2013 at 1:41 pmWOW! i’m so glad to have read this post. Ang dami palang effect kapag kulang sa tulog ang mga babies natin.
Angie Vianzon says
October 22, 2013 at 2:18 pmAlso applicable for adults.
Anyway, I always make it a point that my kids will have enough sleep even a short nap to replenish their lost energy.
Tetcha Figuerres says
October 22, 2013 at 10:28 pmI didn’t know that there’s a connection between lack of sleep and obesity. Now I know; thanks to your post!
Francis Balgos says
October 23, 2013 at 8:29 amReally! sleep is beneficial everyone,not just for babies.
So for me its not surprising that lack of sleep may have adverse effects on babies since we all know that they are in crucial stage of development.
With adults, sleep allows us to recharge our minds, be ready and active during waking hours.
Yamito Uytingco Calamba says
October 24, 2013 at 10:17 pmThese are what young parents should know about to avoid possible obesity to their kids.