Getting Your Baby to Sleep All Night
Are you a new parent? Then perhaps you can relate to the millions of new parents all over the world who are desperate for an uninterrupted nights sleep. Babies usually wake up every two or three hours, which means that you do too. For parents, this can be really exhausting and even more so if you are a working parent. When you have tried pacifiers, lullabies, slow dances, rocking chairs, and nothing seems to work, then it’s time to get really serious. Believe it or not, it is actually possible to train your child to sleep throughout the night. 
You don't need to be an expert to get your baby to sleep longer hours during the night. What you need to do is be able to keep track of your babies sleeping habits…be observant. You'll notice that babies are creatures of habit; they tend to sleep during the same hours, at the same time every day. So, make a chart of this information and use it as a guide in integrating some relaxation and down time activities that will help you make your baby fall asleep at night.
First, and most new moms really need to think about this…your baby needs to learn how to sleep ALONE. Yes, that's right, your baby needs to have their sleep undisturbed too. So, whenever your baby begins to make the motions of being sleepy put her gently to bed. At first, your baby may get irritated by the separation, especially if she is already used to sleeping with you, so you may find that rocking your baby or patting her back and singing a lullaby should them to calm down and fall asleep. Also, whenever your baby wakes during the night, you can do the same thing to help get her back to sleep.
There are many reasons why babies wake up and cry at night. Don’t panic, it is normal, they may be hungry or need a quick nappy change. As much as you may want to pick them up, don't do it. Feed her or change the nappy gently and quietly while she is in the crib, softly talk to your baby, sing a lullaby, rub her back and leave once she is calmed and once again sleeping.
Do not fuss about the sleeping position that is best for your baby. Researchers claim that allowing your baby to sleep on their back minimizes the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Then some argue allowing the baby to sleep in this position might cause him to snore, which is commonly perceived as a bad thing. Just leave your baby be and allow him to sleep in the position that she is comfortable sleeping in. Just make sure that there are no stuffed toys or items nearby that might cause him to choke or suffocate while sleeping.
Stick to these night sleep training suggestions to establish a predictable sleeping pattern for your baby. Also, these tips are helpful in enabling your baby to sleep longer hours and help them to learn to sleep on their own. Understand that babies have their moods just like you do, and sometimes their mood may cooperate with you and sometimes it will not. Remember to be patient and enjoy the time you spend caring for your baby, as it will build memories that will last a lifetime and a bond that is even longer. Babies grow up fast so cherish this time when you can work on her sleep habits without hearing “but Mom…Dad?!” – Not yet.
You don't need to be an expert to get your baby to sleep longer hours during the night. What you need to do is be able to keep track of your babies sleeping habits…be observant. You'll notice that babies are creatures of habit; they tend to sleep during the same hours, at the same time every day. So, make a chart of this information and use it as a guide in integrating some relaxation and down time activities that will help you make your baby fall asleep at night.
First, and most new moms really need to think about this…your baby needs to learn how to sleep ALONE. Yes, that's right, your baby needs to have their sleep undisturbed too. So, whenever your baby begins to make the motions of being sleepy put her gently to bed. At first, your baby may get irritated by the separation, especially if she is already used to sleeping with you, so you may find that rocking your baby or patting her back and singing a lullaby should them to calm down and fall asleep. Also, whenever your baby wakes during the night, you can do the same thing to help get her back to sleep.
There are many reasons why babies wake up and cry at night. Don’t panic, it is normal, they may be hungry or need a quick nappy change. As much as you may want to pick them up, don't do it. Feed her or change the nappy gently and quietly while she is in the crib, softly talk to your baby, sing a lullaby, rub her back and leave once she is calmed and once again sleeping.
Do not fuss about the sleeping position that is best for your baby. Researchers claim that allowing your baby to sleep on their back minimizes the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Then some argue allowing the baby to sleep in this position might cause him to snore, which is commonly perceived as a bad thing. Just leave your baby be and allow him to sleep in the position that she is comfortable sleeping in. Just make sure that there are no stuffed toys or items nearby that might cause him to choke or suffocate while sleeping.
Stick to these night sleep training suggestions to establish a predictable sleeping pattern for your baby. Also, these tips are helpful in enabling your baby to sleep longer hours and help them to learn to sleep on their own. Understand that babies have their moods just like you do, and sometimes their mood may cooperate with you and sometimes it will not. Remember to be patient and enjoy the time you spend caring for your baby, as it will build memories that will last a lifetime and a bond that is even longer. Babies grow up fast so cherish this time when you can work on her sleep habits without hearing “but Mom…Dad?!” – Not yet.