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Sleeping Tips For Baby

Feeling exhausted and having trouble putting your little one to sleep? Try these tips we collected from other mommies.

Remember, there are many ways to accomplish the same desired result. Apply the tips provided here and mold them to the result that best suits you, your baby and your family's needs.

For You:

• For the few weeks after birth, try to sleep when baby sleeps. Household chores can be done later....or better yet, by someone else.
• Allow for a night feeding to be done by dad or another supporting caregiver.

For Your Baby

* Newborns cannot be "spoiled" in the first 2 months of life, therefore, assist your baby to fall asleep by any means necessary during this time (examples include holding, rocking, sing, giving pacifier).

* Avoiding "training" your baby to sleep only when it is dark and quiet. This can be accomplished by allowing for some noise with daytime activities.

* Apply slow and gentle pressure to your baby's skin just before nap time or bedtime to help your baby settle down.

* Try to put your baby to sleep before he/she becomes overtired. Babies can become extremely cranky when they are overtired.

* Sleep patterns in babies usually do not appear until approximately 3-4 months of age. You might find it helpful to keep a schedule of your baby's sleep pattern for approximately 1 week to help you determine your baby's sleep routine. Determining your baby's sleep routine will help you know when to put your baby to sleep before he/she becomes overtired. Read More: Sleeping Tips For Baby

About the Author

Babies 411 is an on-line information and resource center for parents. This site has been developed by a neonatal intensive care nurse with the sole purpose of promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all babies.

BABY DANCE COLLECTION 2008 No,3 Track03