Peaceful sleep is essential in any baby’s life. In addition to allowing you to recover energy, it is also an essential contribution to your development. However, little naps or a peaceful night’s sleep can be a big headache for parents when things don’t go so well.
To make falling asleep easier and for your baby to get a restful and lasting sleep, we share some tips with you:
Distinguish moments of play from moments of tranquility
Play and keep baby active during the day. By talking and playing with your child during the day, he will stay awake longer and sleep for longer periods of time during the night. Before putting him to bed, try not to stimulate the baby’s senses so that he doesn’t stay awake.
Help baby distinguish between day and night
Going outside is vital for the baby to understand the difference between day and night and adjust. So, whenever the room is dark, your baby will realize that it’s night and it’s time to sleep. As such, during the day, she does not close the bedroom curtains and maintains the normal noise level in the house. At night, she chooses to leave the room dark and keep the house in absolute silence.
Create the right environment
A calm and serene environment before and during sleep is essential to help the baby sleep peacefully. Keeping the room ventilated and at the right temperature, avoiding noises that could wake you up or frighten you and leaving a very dim night light will allow your baby to sleep much more peacefully and with far fewer interruptions. It is also important to ensure that the baby always wakes up in the same conditions in which he fell asleep, as this way he will not be surprised by any changes and crying will not be his immediate reaction.
Pro tip: In case you are hesitant to leave your baby alone and would like it on her bed as mom, please pick comfortable bedding and a mattress pad.
Opt for a relaxing bath before bed
A warm and longer bath, before falling asleep, has the power to relax and calm the child. The ideal is to place the baby in the bathtub with water at a temperature similar to that of the maternal body and then wrap it in a soft, soft towel to rinse it very gently. A massage with moisturizing milk or oil can be the best way to end this ritual and completely relax your baby for another night’s sleep.
Put light clothes and nice materials in the crib
Every mother is afraid that her baby will be cold during the night, but overheating can also be very disturbing for the baby and for his sleep. Choosing babygrows and soft and smooth bedding is the best option. Pajamas and organic bamboo bedsheets are undoubtedly the best option, as in addition to the feeling that the baby will have, they also have the advantage of being hypoallergenic.
Change the diaper only when necessary
Before putting the baby to sleep, put on a diaper larger than the one you normally use and apply a lot of ointment – this way the baby will be more protected and comfortable. The diaper change should only be done when the baby “asks”, trying to disturb him as little as possible. Try not to turn on the light, make excessive noise or maintain eye contact. You will see that this will make it easier for your little one to fall asleep again.
Conclusions:
Small habits like these and a peaceful environment are essential for a restful and fearless night’s sleep. Having a ritual before bedtime and making the baby realize that the night is about to begin is essential for him to prepare himself for sleep more easily. We remind you that all babies are different and that not all of these tips apply to everyone in the same way – routines adapted to each child are always the best option.
