Motor restlessness is quite common in babies and can manifest in different ways. What these signs have in common is that the baby is seeking sensory stimulation to calm down and fall asleep. Examples include: 🎈 Pronounced physical movement. The baby may move around and flap their arms and legs to feel the boundaries of their own body. 🎈 A high need for movement to fall asleep (e.g., bouncing in a baby hammock, being pushed in a pram/stroller, or being rocked on a Pilates ball). 🎈 A strong nee