subject: How To Get Your Baby To Sleep [print this page] How do I get my baby to sleep? How do I get my baby to sleep?
This common and frequently asked question by new mums, comes with many others. Such as, 'Am I feeding my baby enough?', 'Why do I feel blue?', 'How am I going to get everything done today?'.
Becoming a new mum is an exciting time, it can also be somewhat challenging and difficult at times. Which a lot of new mums don't anticipate.
After speaking to many a new mum over the years issues that most commonly arose where these;
'Everything was fine in the hospital, but once I got home..', 'I am struggling with breast feeding', I don't have any outside support', 'I want information but I don't know where to start to look', How do I get my baby to sleep?'.
Sleeping problems are most common and there are many great resources and professionals that can help. There are sleep centres, sleep specialists, online advise and support groups. If new mums are experiencing several issues such as the ones above, getting a lot of information from one resource is helpful, such as ebooks as they are available immediately. Also talking to other mums, sharing ideas, advise, tips on what has worked from them and their baby. There are many forums and chatlines and blogs if contacting other mums is something that would be beneficial. Plus there are mother and baby groups that mums can attend with their baby.
Five tips for a sleeping baby:1. A Full Tummy - make sure that baby is not hungry has had a good feed and has a nice full tummy2. Comfort - make sure baby is clean and dry and in a comfortable sleeping outfit3. Temperature - ensure that baby is not too hot or too cold4. Pain - wind pain, teething pain, clothes to tight, nappy irritating skin can keep baby awake5. Harmony - soothing music, a soothing pre bedtime bath, quiet singingIts always important to remember that babies don't cry and stay awake to annoy their parents, generally its due to a reason. This is not to say coping is easy, so finding support in whatever way will benefit and assist you, your baby and family is the key.by: daphne jones
