Tot not sleeping well at night? Which of these 5 errors are you making?
(1) Making the room nice and dark and quiet when your Child naps during the day.
You may suppose this is a good plan in hopes that the kid will sleep better so you can relax. BUT, it really isn't helpful in the long run - i.e. Bedtime. When your Newborn takes naps during the day have plenty of daylight in the house. Let normal household and street noises exist. The less time the tot sleeps during the day could mean more sleep at night.
(2) Letting your tot just lie around in the crib or child carrier.
It is tempting to just let the baby lie around so you can do other things. However, once again this is not in your best interest. the baby needs to be energetic when awake. This could bring about sleep at night. Don't you sleep better at night when you have been out all day running around?
Find ways to introduce physical activity for the child. Play games, take the kid out for a fun outing to see new places and things. My little niece loves to people watch.
(3) Picking up your Infant as soon as the crying starts at night.
Believe it or not, the newborn might not even be really awake! I know I did this all the time with my kid. I did not know any better. I learned that if you rub the tummy, the child just might stop crying and go back to sleep.
(4) Play games that excite the Tot.
When all the family is home at night they want to play with the baby. That is okay as long as the activities are RELAXING for the newborn! Tell Dad not to play airplane or catch the kid in the air before bedtime. If you have other kids, let them know not to excite the Infant.
The best thing would be to hold your Child and read. Clear out the crib i.e. get the toys out. Give the kid a favorite toy to settle down with.
(5) Have no routine for bedtime.
So, one night you do everything in your room after the bath. The next night in the living room and the next night in the kid's room or even the kitchen! This is not a good concept. Your Infant needs to recognize when it is time for bed, end of the day - finito!
So do your best to begin the plan at the same time everyday and in the same room. Have a particular nighttime song i.e. lullaby or music. Have a bedtime book to read.
I encourage you to use these tips. And now I would like to offer you free access to a 5 week baby sleep tips pamphlet at http://www.freebabysleeptips.com
Disclaimer: The information presented is informational only. Please consult with baby's doctor before using any technique in this document. The entire contents of this publication are based on research. It is for educational purposes only. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from research and experience of the author. No guarantees are given in any form by the author.
From Ceci Davis,
The Baby Care Info Gal
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