Mother who just had a baby possible find it difficult to figure out how to get your baby to sleep well through the night. Sleep patterns of babies who still wake up often at night make mothers must be willing to stay up late. If that's what mother feel the moment, don't worry, there are some tricks to make your little one sleep all night.
Babies can't tell the difference between day and night, so their sleep patterns become irregular. As a result, babies may sleep longer during the day and be more active at night. This of course can interfere with your rest time at night.
Tricks to make babies sleep soundly through the night
As a guide, newborns will sleep for 8-9 hours during the day and approximately 8 hours at night. However, this does not mean your little one sleeps all the time. Babies usually have a wake and sleep cycle every few hours. Generally, babies will wake up hungry, uncomfortable because the diaper is wet, or because the environment is hot.
nowThere are a few tricks you can apply to make your little one sleep through the night.
1. Create sleeping habits that make baby comfortable
Every mother has a different way and technique to make the baby comfortable before going to bed, for example bathing the baby before going to bed and then putting on a comfortable nightgown. Another way you can try is to give your little one a gentle massage on the back, arms, and legs.
Do this habit consistently, even on weekends. According to research, babies who always undergo the same activity before bed will cry less at night, fall asleep easier, and sleep more soundly.
2. Accompany her sleep with a stable voice
To help your little one sleep more soundly throughout the night, you can make gentle but steady sounds, such as the sound of a fan or instrumental music. In addition to relaxing him, the sound can reduce and block loud noises that can startle him.
3. Encourage your baby to be more active during the day
Invite your little one to play and be more active during the day. Invite your little one to play and be more active during the day. Mother can also try to do baby gym or baby gym. This can make it sleep faster at night. But remember, Bun, don't take your little one to play at night or before bedtime.
4. Hold your baby before bed
Mothers can also help put the little one to sleep by holding him first. When it looks sleepy, immediately put your little one in bed and let him sleep by himself. Avoid letting your little one sleep in your mother's arms, because it can get him used to sleeping while being carried, and it will make it harder for your little one to sleep alone.
5. Calm baby when crying
If your little one suddenly cries while sleeping, calm him down by patting him gently. Do not turn on the light, and as much as possible do not carry him.
Give words that will make him calmer, for example, "Yes, son, Mother is here. Come on, go back to sleep." This will make your little one feel that he is not alone. This method can also make him more relaxed and sleep better throughout the night.
Try the ways above to make your baby sleep soundly through the night. In addition to giving Mother time to rest, adequate sleep will make the baby's growth and development more optimal.
If your little one still has trouble sleeping, cries often, and wakes up frequently at night even though the mother has done the various tricks above, you should take her to the doctor for an examination.