If you are a new parent, you have to admit that things are kind of overwhelming. Raising a baby doesn’t come with manual however there are many resources that you can consider to help you cope up. Perhaps one of the most challenging things that you could ever encounter is getting the baby to sleep.
The good news is that there are many parents here in Singapore willing to impart some of their baby sleep tips. Here are some:
Do not wait too long
You have to know that the later you put him/her to sleep, the longer it will take for him/her to fall asleep. If the baby is restless, he/she will get cranky. With this, you do not need to wait too long for him/her to sleep. If you notice that your baby is sleepy, immediately put him/her to bed. Do not wait it out no matter the reason.
Ensure baby is in sleep mode
One problem of parents is putting the baby back to sleep in the middle of the night. He/she might cry or get hungry and most of the time it is hard to put him/her back to sleep. When your baby cries, do not make eye contact and just sing to him/her. Newborns are easier to put back to sleep. If you are used to changing diapers in the middle of the night, you have to delay it unless it is very dirty.
Administer good sleep habits
A baby is never too young to have good sleep habits. As early as one month, he/she can have good sleep habits. It is crucial that you start young because it is easier to break bad habits and form it into positive ones. When you put him/her to bed, make sure that he/she is only drowsy but awake.
Think about baby naps
Naps are good as it can facilitate good sleep at night. You have to be careful though not to overdo it. General rule is not to let him/her sleep more than 3 hours during the day. Even if you see the baby not that tired, naps can still be helpful. Make sure not to skip it.
Stick to the bedtime routine
Discovering a bedtime routine that will work for him/her is not easy but once you have found it, things will be stressed-free. For example, the bedtime routine involves bath, bottle, book and then bed. Make sure to stick to the routine and inform all caregivers of such. Do not break the bedtime routine as it can disrupt the baby’s sleeping habits.
