Mothers who have just had a baby may find it difficult to find a way to have a good night's sleep. Sleeping patterns of babies who are still often awake at night make mothers have to be willing to stay up. If that's what you feel right now, don't worry, there are a few tricks to make your little one sleep all night.
Babies are not able to distinguish between day and night, so that sleep patterns become irregular. As a result, babies can sleep longer during the day and more active at night. This certainly can interfere with your mother's rest time at night.
Tricks for Babies to Sleep soundly All Night
As a guide, newborn babies will sleep for 8-9 hours during the day and approximately 8 hours at night. However, this does not mean that your child sleeps continuously throughout this time. Usually babies have a wake and sleep cycle every few hours. Generally, babies will wake up hungry, uncomfortable because the diaper is wet, or because of a hot environment.
Well, there are some tricks that Mother can apply to make Little Sleep all night.
1. Create sleep habits that make babies comfortable
Every mother has different ways and techniques to make the baby comfortable before going to sleep, for example bathing the baby before going to sleep then putting on a comfortable nightgown. Another way you can try is to give a gentle massage on the back, arms and legs of your child.
Do this habit consistently, even on weekends. According to research, babies who always undergo the same activities before going to sleep will be less likely to cry at night, sleep more easily, and sleep more soundly.
2. Accompany his sleep with a stable voice
To help your little one sleep more soundly throughout the night, Mother can sound a soft but stable sound, such as the sound of fans or instrumental music. Besides making it relaxed, the sound can reduce and inhibit loud noises that can surprise him.
3. Invite your baby to be more active during the day
Encourage your child to play and be more active during the day. This can make it faster to sleep at night. But remember, Bun, do not invite your child to play at night or before bedtime.
4. Carry your baby before bed
Mother can also help put your baby to sleep by holding her first. When you already look sleepy, immediately put your baby in bed and let him sleep by himself. Avoid letting Little Sleep in the Mother's arms, because it can make him accustomed to sleep when held, and will make it more difficult for Little to sleep alone.
5. Calm the baby when crying
If your child cries suddenly while sleeping, calm him down by gently patting him. Do not turn on the light, and as much as possible do not carry it.
Give words that will make him calmer, for example, "Yes, son, Mother here. Come on, sleep again. " This will make your child feel that he is not alone. This method can also make it more relaxed and sleep more soundly throughout the night.
Try the methods above to make your baby sleep soundly through the night. In addition to giving Mother time to rest, enough sleep will make the growth and development of the Little One more optimal.
If your child still has difficulty sleeping, often cries, and often wakes up at night even though Mother has done a variety of tricks above, you should take him to the doctor to get an examination.
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