TRICKS TO MAKE BABIES SLEEP.
Babies rely on routine to keep them calm, happy and comfortable—three things we all need for some satisfying snooze time. But too often bedtime can feel like turbulence when you’re dealing with a fussy or overtired baby who’s fighting sleep. Don’t worry: It’s never too late to pick up some nighttime habits that will help both of you wind down at the end of a long day. The key is creating a consistent evening ritual that baby starts to expect. Start with these tricks to get them.to.sleep
1: TOUCH
Nothing calms babies quite like a parent’s touch. Try giving her the spa treatment with a warm bath and a light massage right before bedtime to raise her body temperature and make her feel sleepy. Baby will quickly learn that this relaxation time means it’s almost bedtime. Afterward, put on her pajamas and get ready for some serious snuggling.
2: LIGHT
As soon as it’s time to hit the bed,dim the lights. This is super important if baby is experiencing day/night confusion. Newborns can’t tell time, bright light during the day and darkness at night are what get their internal clocks on the right track. Keep the lights low from bedtime until morning, especially during late-night feedings or changes, because suddenly flicking on a lamp wakes up baby completely, making it harder for him to fall back asleep.
3: SOUND
Anyone who’s ever had the doorbell wake a sleeping baby can tell you how sensitive infants are to sound. When it’s almost bedtime, try talking in soft, low tones to signal it’s time for sleep. Babies also pick up on repetition, so reading the same story or singing the same lullaby every night creates a comforting routine that baby will eventually learn means bedtime. And while you might think he needs complete silence to sleep through the night, it’s actually better to provide a little white noise to drown out any unexpected sounds from outside the room.
4: MOTION
There’s a reason “Rock-a-bye Baby” is such a popular lullaby, despite the strange lyrics (seriously, who would stick a cradle in a tree?). Of course babies love a little gentle rocking! As a last step before putting her down to sleep, have some snuggle time on a glider chair or slowly dance around the room together. This soothing, repetitive motion will have her dozing in no time.
Hope these tips will end the concerns of the mommies who are suffering with their babies sleep time schedule.