How to Easily Put Your Baby to Sleep
Sleeping gives the time for the body to restore. In babies, sleeping time is required to develop their muscles, limbs, and skeletal structures. To be short, sleeping is the time for a baby to stimulate their development. This means your baby needs a good, comfortable sleep, no matter if it is day or night.
If you have a baby who falls asleep easily, then there is nothing to worry about. But, what if your little one gets fussy and does not want to go to sleep? Don’t get stressed! We’re here to help.
Here are some techniques to easily put your baby to bed:
1. Before bed, try to give your baby a warm bath.
2. Massage her by using baby oil for about 15 minutes. Don’t forget to always communicate with her during these activities. You can talk to her about the bathing process (e.g., “The water is warm” or “Do you enjoy the bath, baby?”) or by telling her about her body parts. If you normally get excited during these activities, it’s best for you to reduce the excitement this time.
3. Play a slow/calm music and sing it to her.
4. You can also read a bedtime story. If it works, then you can do this method for her next bedtime routine.
5. Give a loving touch on her tummy, her back, or her head. Sing a lullaby while doing it.
6. Breastfeed her.
Sleep, baby, sleep …
October 26th, 2006 at 5:28 pm
When all else failed, rocking in a rocking chair or wearing in a sling works wonders too! Or a stroller ride or car ride!
October 28th, 2006 at 9:52 am
I think this post is wonderful and has very good ideas- vs. just making your baby cry himself to sleep. So many people do that these days and it breaks my heart!
Of course I’ll agree with wearing a sling, too!
October 31st, 2006 at 11:19 pm
Oh dear… How could I forget to put the tips you both mentioned?? A rocking chair and a baby sling are magic!
Thanks so much for adding these, Chelle and Stephanie!