My daughter is 2 month old. For past a week She started to grunt and squirm while sleeping after 2 am. Her day nap was normal and this happens in the early morning nap. What's the reason behind her restlessness?

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Your 2-month-old daughter's early morning grunting and squirming while sleeping could be due to several common reasons:

Possible Causes: Digestive Discomfort or Gas – Babies’ digestive systems are still developing, and they may experience gas buildup at night, leading to discomfort. Light Sleep Cycle – Babies enter a lighter sleep phase in the early morning (REM sleep), making them more restless and noisy sleepers. Overtiredness or Sleep Transition – If she had a long awake period before bedtime, she might struggle with early morning sleep transitions. Reflux or Silent Reflux – If she spits up often or seems uncomfortable when lying down, reflux could be a reason. Hunger or Need for Comfort – Some babies become hungrier or need more comfort during the early morning hours. What You Can Do: Burp her well before putting her to sleep to reduce gas buildup. Try a gentle tummy massage or bicycle leg movements before bedtime. Keep her head slightly elevated (with a safe baby wedge) if reflux is suspected. If she grunts but doesn't wake up crying, it's likely normal, and you can let her settle on her own. If she wakes up and seems hungry, try feeding her to see if it helps.

If she cries excessively, has trouble gaining weight, or shows signs of pain, consult a pediatrician to rule out reflux or any medical issue. Otherwise, this grunting phase is normal and usually resolves as she grows.