Infant Sleep Limb Movements Exhibit Rhythmic Patterns, Study Finds

Research from the. University of Surrey, published in SLEEP, indicates that infants' limb movements during sleep are rhythmic, mirroring the non-REM and REM sleep cycles. The study, analyzing extensive sleep data, offers valuable insights into the development of sleep cycles. It also suggests a possible connection between breastfeeding hormones and the establishment of circadian rhythms.