Infant
Dreaming:
The
World
of
Unconscious
Exploration Infants
spend
a
significant
portion
of
their
time
sleeping,
and
during
that
time,
they
often
dream.
Though
much
about
dreams
is
still
unknown,
studies
have
shown
that
even
newborns
experience
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
sleep,
which
is
when
most
dreaming
occurs.
So,
what
exactly
goes
on
in
the
minds
of
our
youngest
dreamers? Some
theories
suggest
that
dreams
in
infancy
may
serve
a
crucial
role
in
neural
development.
As
the
brain
processes
sensory
information
received
throughout
the
day,
dreams
may
help
to
consolidate
and
integrate
that
information.
Furthermore,
dream
content
may
reflect
the
infant's
experiences
and
help
them
to
understand
and
learn
from
their
surroundings. But
what
do
these
dreams
look
like?
As
infants
are
unable
to
communicate
verbally,
we
can
only
make
assumptions
based
on
physical
movements
and
facial
expressions
observed
during
sleep.
Some
studies
have
shown
that
babies
may
smile
in
their
sleep,
suggesting
they
are
experiencing
positive
dreams.
Other
research
has
suggested
that
infants
may
even
re-enact
physical
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such
as
sucking
motions
or
crawling
movements. Regardless
of
the
content
of
their
dreams,
it
appears
that
infants
are
avid
explorers
of
the
unconscious
mind.
As
they
grow
and
develop,
their
dreams
may
evolve
to
reflect
their
changing
experiences
and
understanding
of
the
world. In
summary,
while
much
about
infant
dreams
remains
a
mystery,
research
suggests
that
they
may
play
an
important
role
in
sensory
processing
and
learning.
These
tiny
dreamers
may
be
unconsciously
exploring
their
world,
even
as
they
sleep.