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HELP YOUR BABY TO GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

Filed Under: MOTHERHOOD // May 7, 2021

HELP YOUR BABY

Becoming a mother can be a wonderful experience, but it’s really tough when your baby is up all night. Luckily there are lots of things you can do to help your baby to get a better night’s sleep.

 Create a routine

To help your baby get to sleep it’s important to create an effective bedtime routine. If your baby is too stimulated in the evening, they may struggle when it’s bedtime. The key is to focus on calming activities. Before bed, engage them in quiet and relaxing play, reading a book, singing, or cuddling.

Help your baby learn

When you notice that your baby is drowsy, this is the time to put them into their crib. Position them on their back, and allow them to get comfy. They might cry a little at first, but give them some time to adjust. If they do not stop crying you can return to the room and check they are okay.

According to Parents.com, you’ll need to put our baby into their crib when they have elevated melatonin levels, (aka when they first get drowsy). If you wait any longer your baby’s melatonin levels will get lower, making it harder for them to fall asleep.

Try a pacifier

If your baby struggles to settle and drift off it can be beneficial to buy them a pacifier. The presence of a pacifier can feel comforting and help them to relax. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, using pacifiers at night can also ‘reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome,’ (Bundoo, 2021).

Create a comfortable space

As you can imagine, it’s important to create a comfortable space to help your baby to sleep. You’ll want the best crib, baby mattress, bedding materials, and perhaps a moses basket. When you’re shopping for baby items, take a look at Foryourlittleone. Here you’ll find plenty of supplies to create the perfect sleeping environment.

Keep the crib in your room at first

Experts recommend that you should keep the baby crib in your room for six months. After this time, you’ll be able to move the crib into the nursery if you wish. Keeping the crib in your room will give you peace of mind, and allow you to check on your baby with ease.

Maintain the correct temperature

To help your baby sleep it’s important to keep the right temperature in the room. An ideal temperature is somewhere between 67 and 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintaining this temperature will help your child sleep peacefully. Check the temperature before bed, and adjust if your baby feels too cold.

As a parent you’ll want to learn all you can about your little one, from baby sleep myths to breastfeeding tips. With the help of these ideas, you’ll ensure that your little one gets the best night’s sleep. You might find that your baby wakes up at night and sleeps in the day? If so, try to get a little shut eye when they are sleeping (if possible). If you’re finding it hard to sleep at night there are a few sleep meditation apps that may be of use.

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