How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep For Yourself and Your Baby

No matter how much you want to have a baby, nobody can ever prepare you for the forthcoming change. Even though it is one of the most beautiful moments in life, you cannot foresee every single thing that is going to happen.

One of them is sleep. Some babies sleep for a couple of hours every night and you as a parent, have enough time to get some rest. On the other hand, there are those children who stay away practically all through the night.

And then you realize it’s quite different from what you had in mind in the first place. So, what are you supposed to? How to find a way for both of you to get a good night’s sleep? Want to find out? Scroll down and you definitely will!

Tips For Some High-Quality Rest For You And Baby

Have A Bedtime Routine

It is widely known how sleep is important, hence, it’s of huge relevance to establish a bedtime routine. Now is the perfect time to start with it, if you already haven’t. What does it suppose to include?

You should involve a bath because it is going to help your baby fall asleep faster. Bear in mind, that it should be relatively short, and try not to play any games because it is going to motivate your baby to play even more.

Once your kid is ready for bed, you should feed him or her and then put him/her into the cot. This routine should last approximately thirty minutes, not more. Generally speaking, your child should sleep in your room in the first six months.

Baby Sleep Miracle

Have you ever heard of a baby sleep miracle and how it works? If you haven’t, here you can find all about it because we are going to try to keep it short. Namely, for those of you who don’t know, it can be defined as a helping hand for all those new parents who cannot put their baby to sleep.

Every parent agrees that it is how hard to make a crying baby fall asleep. This formula was developed by Mary-Ann Schuler who is a child psychologist, and expert with more than twenty years of experience. 

Furthermore, it represents a program that is packed with a number of rules and principles that every parent should know before they put their child to sleep. With its help, your baby is going to fall asleep much faster.

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Sleep While Your Baby Sleeps

Most experienced parents know that newborns frequently take naps, lasting anywhere from two to four hours, which is approximately sixteen to eighteen hours per day. Now, many new parents are oftentimes sleep deprived because they do not sleep during the day and wait for the night.

Although it’s completely understandable, there’s something you should do about it. You should go to sleep at the same time as your baby. We know that it’s easier said than done due to your internal body clock, or if you have another child, but you should definitely give it a try!

Accept Help 

People can be a bit hesitant when it comes to this. They think that they will be perceived as spoiled or too demanding, but that’s surely not true! Contact the people that are closest to you, such as your family members, or friends and accept their help.

Sleep is not some sort of luxury, it’s a necessity that is going to help you function normally and stay healthy. If you say yes, then at that moment turn off every single device and stop staring at your clock. This will allow you to relax and focus on yourself and help you have a good nap.

Drop The Temperature

Most of us sleep much better in a cool room. The same goes for our babies, therefore, you should keep the thermostat somewhere between sixty-eight and seventy-two degrees Fahrenheit if you want to make sure your baby is going to have a good night’s sleep.

Now, you may notice that his or her fingers are chilly. Don’t worry! That’s completely normal. Still, if you want to ensure that everything is okay, you can always put your hand on your baby’s chest. If he/she is warm, then it means that you have nothing to worry about and then you can freely go to sleep.

As we already stated in the beginning, having a baby is very precious, but it doesn’t mean that you should neglect yourself and your needs. With the help of these tips, both you and your child are going to get the rest you deserve.

By Allen Brown.