Tips To Help Your Baby Fall Asleep

Follow A Nap & Bedtime Routine

Follow a nap & bedtime routine to help your baby develop good sleep habits. You can start your nighttime ritual when your baby's about six to eight weeks old. It can be the typical things you do with your baby every night before bed. The key is consistency. Getting your baby ready for bed by singing a lullaby or reading a story are basic examples. You want your baby to learn the difference between fun daytime activities and less stimulating nighttime activities like sleep. Daylight hours should involve playtime with lots of activity and stimulation.

Babies tend to drift off to sleep after feedings, so try to keep your baby awake for a bit. When it's close to bedtime, cut back on all forms of stimulation and maintain a tranquil environment conducive to sleep. Keep noise levels down and lights dimmed. Lighting is crucial to set your baby's internal clock. Our brain associates light with being awake and darkness with sleep. Your baby will gradually distinguish between daytime and nighttime from these measures and cues in the environment.