Establishing a bed time routine for baby
Establishing a bed time routine for baby
Getting baby in on a regular sleep schedule can be hard, but we have a few tips to help you out.
By the YeahBaby.com editorial staff
For new and experienced parents, baby's sleep schedule can be tough to manage. From going to sleep very late to waking up during the night, baby's sleep schedule may be everything parents don't want. Luckily, we have a few helpful ideas for frustrated parents!
- Put baby to bed at the same time every night.
- Put baby to sleep in the same room that he or she will wake up in.
- Establish a bedtime routine. For example- give baby a bath, read him or her a story and cradle baby while rocking until he or she falls asleep. Babies respond well to established patterns.
- Use a nightlight in baby's room.
Keep in mind it might take weeks before a bedtime routine is effective. Some babies will try everything to get mom or dad back in their room. Some will throw objects on the floor, others will cry until someone comes to the rescue. Beware that if you start responding to these calls, baby will keep making them. It may be hard to ignore your baby, but this is an important step in establishing his or her new habit.
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