Posted on February 2, 2010.
Sleep disorders: 8 Steps to a toddler bed As parents, we know that quality sleep is an essential element of child growth and well-being. Most baby sleep is a learned behavior. These can be overcome by changing the environment of the child before bed and gently teach them how to sleep independently.
Discussed here are 8 ways to help Mom, Dad and baby have a good night's sleep for days to come.
1. A bedtime routine.
Babies and infants are creatures of habit. They like the predictability of a bedtime routine to a regular bedtime routine helps your baby settle more rapidly and increase the chances of him sleeping through the night. Routine can create baby sleep habits and once it is determined that your baby will be happier, more content, and more likely to sleep through the night. This should be incorporated immediately in the newborn / infant stage. However, this is not the end to get this working routine. It is becoming harder and longer as your child grows.
A good example of a routine, put your child in PJ set the mood by dimming the lights and create an atmosphere, the cuddle time with mom / dad. It is followed by the baby in bed with a story or lullaby. You can give a bath and before bed, or a baby massage that babies love and parents to love! Be consistent with the routine above. It must be done on a daily basis until it becomes a habit for your child.
2. Do not feed your baby to sleep.
Feeding the baby to sleep can create a problem with their sleep patterns. The baby will soon begin to recognize that you feed him at bedtime. This will become something they depend on and wait. It's the same problem with waking up during the night as well. There are several ways to cope with this change.
aec First, change the time or the time you feed your baby when nearing sunset. This will gradually remove the association of bedtime with feeding.
aec Another option is to feed your child earlier in the evening instead of a bedtime routine. When you do these things your baby will not associate feeding with bedtime. This will help your baby learn to sleep on his own volition.
3. Bottle and breastfeeding.
childhood professionals believe that the combination of formula and bottle feedings of breast feedings can cause sleep problems. With breast milk supply is replenished naturally by the breast at each feeding takes place. Where artificial feeding through a bottle is given instead of breast milk, breast milk feeding may lesson. So with the next feeding, it may be the supply of milk as before. With this, your baby will need more frequent feedings and that is why he wakes during the night several times to be a power supply. Of course, infants need to be awakened and fed a few hours but once this phase passes, your baby can spend the night without having to be fed, provided that its appetite is satisfied with his last meal before bed .
4. Be aware when your child is tired.
You can recognize it when they pull their ears and rubbing his eyes.
5. Teach your child how to self-soothe to sleep.
You can do this by combining objects soothing bedtime (proof of child safety course!) Give your baby or let them select a toy or favorite blanket to take to bed. That way, when your baby wakes during the night, he could reach for it and get back to sleep.
6. Feed your baby enough during the day.
If your baby wants to play all day and do not eat enough, he wants to eat during the night instead of sleeping. Ensure that all playing and having fun, he eats a nutritious diet.
7. Create a nap time daily routine ..
