How to Get Your Baby to Sleep


One of the most important processes that your baby has to go through is getting enough sleep. However, this does not happen all the time. Parents, especially the new ones, are often suffering from sleep deprivation because their babies are always awake during the wee hours of the day. Their babies are often agitated, and most of the time, parents do not have any idea for their behavior.

What do you do when it is difficult to get your baby to sleep? Are you one of the clueless parents who would love your child to sail off the seas in dreamland so that you can finally rest on your own as well? Here are some proven methods on how to get your baby to sleep in no time.

First, make sure that you limit the sleep that your baby gets in the daytime. Keep him busy during the day by spending time with him by playing around. Playing with your baby also ensures that he would get some exercise to keep his body in shape. Once you keep your baby busy during the day, he will have a good night’s sleep, partly because he has exhausted his energy while playing.

Second, you may want to keep your baby’s room dark enough for him to sleep well. The baby’s eyes are sensitive to light, and once that he is exposed to a bright room while taking a doze off, he might not be able to relax well.

Third, give your baby a routine before he goes to sleep. Most experts say that routines prepare a baby for bedtime and clearly enough, these routines enable him to relax more. In establishing routines, your baby would have a hint on what he should do before hitting the sack. All of these activities should be done in the comfort of his own room and in his bed so as he would learn to associate the whole thought of the routine to bedtime. You may want to give your baby a bath before going to bed, since baths are really helpful for a baby to be relaxed.

Fourth option is lying down with your own baby to sleep. You may want to lie down next or near to him so that he would feel more comfortable. Babies easily get startled, and they would certainly feel safe by having their mommy or daddy around with them.

It may be quite an age-old remedy, but singing a lullaby is one of the best ways to put your baby to sleep. Sing your baby a sweet lullaby, and talk to him often. You may rock your baby to sleep as well. This would surely calm your baby and get him ready for a good night’s sleep.

If you do not want to deprive yourself of some rest, then follow these simple activities for your baby if ever they are experiencing troubles in sleeping. Rest assured that you will also be off to dreamland because your baby is also fast asleep.


By: Jennifer Welson

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