Got a Fussy Baby? Don't Worry! Here's How To Get Your Newborn To Sleep
A blog about how to get your newborn baby to sleep better from a Vancouver Sleep Consultant
Getting your newborn to sleep better is not always easy. Here are five tips to help you get your baby on a good sleep schedule:
Put your baby down drowsy but awake. This means you should rock or pat the baby until he or she is drowsy, and then lay the baby down in his or her crib. Don't pick her up again until he or she has fallen asleep.
Make sure your baby's room is dark, quiet and cool before putting him or her down.
Try to create some consistency in their routine. Put your baby to sleep at around the same time every night. If your baby wakes up during the night, don't pick him or her up unless he or she is crying.
Don't let your newborn fall asleep while feeding. If he or she falls asleep while feeding, wake them frequently until they have finished eating so that they can learn how to sleep longer at night.
You may want to consider introducing a pacifier. Pacifiers can help reduce the risk of SIDS by reducing your baby's risk of smothering or choking on his or her own saliva.
In order to get your baby to sleep better and longer, it's vital that you create a restful environment conducive to getting good shut-eye. You may find that the five tips I’ve shared above make a huge difference in your baby's ability to get the zzz's he or she needs. So give them a try tonight, and hopefully you'll be sleeping peacefully soon.
If you're interested in personalized advice for you and your family's sleep needs, you may want to work with a Vancouver Sleep Consultant. I offer in-person and virtual baby sleep consulting appointments. Feel free to schedule a 15 min intro call on my website.
-Kelsey