By Candy L Dihel
It's frustrating to say the least to know whether your baby is getting enough sleep. Especially for new parents just getting to know their baby.
You always wonder if you're doing the right thing or the using the right method.
Should you let them cry or not? Should you rock them or use soothing sounds. Just what is the best way.
Sleeping as well as eating is not something you can force on a baby. Create a soothing comfortable situation, and allow sleep to just come.
Help your baby develop a healthy attitude about sleep. You want to create an environment where sleep is pleasant - a happy relaxing time. Create a restful atmosphere at bed time when your baby is young and everyone will sleep better as they grow.
There's always the debate on letting them cry or not letting them cry. Personally, I used both methods. Some parents believe that letting their child cry will harm him or her. Fifteen or twenty minutes of crying will not harm your child physically or mentally.
Babies will learn to self-soothe and fall asleep by themselves. You only have to allow them to figure it out.
It is very important that babies learn to fall asleep by themselves so that they can self-soothe if they awake in the middle of the night. Otherwise, you may have a child that will not sleep through the night for years.
Music sometimes helps a baby sleep. Some say that white noise is preferred, but some infants find the music they heard in the womb comforting. There are mobiles that play classical music that 'soothes the savage beast'.
Baby's sleep routine can aid in keeping all family members routines in order. A consistent bed time is the first step. Then infants most often establish a wake up hour. When your new born sleeps restfully through the night is a wonderful thing.
THE GROUND RULE ABOUT NAPS
Number One. You decide when the nap starts and ends, not the baby
And don't stress out about it. Your baby will sense it if you are tense. Relax. You will be happier and so will your baby.
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