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Sleepytime
- Younger Babies
 Some
babies, but not all, begin to settle into a more predictable routine
during these months. Some, but not all, will sleep longer stretches
at night. Little by little, your baby will get to this stage as well.
Keeping a sleep log may help you see when your baby is actually sleeping.
Try it for a few days and be sure to include little naps and dozing
off during the day as well.
Your baby is gradually learning the difference between day and night.
Do what you can to help her, but you can still expect to be up during
the night.
Respect your baby's sleep patterns and help her develop a routine
that works well for both of you. This may take some time and patience.
Your baby is still very little. Comfort and soothe her when she wakes
up at night. She needs to know that you are there when she needs you.
Now is the time to begin having a nighttime routine that helps your
baby know it is time to go to sleep. Bathtime, a calm diaper change,
quiet holding, dimmed lights, soft singing, a last feeding--all signal
your baby that sleep comes next.
Try to put your baby in her crib when she is still slightly awake.
Sometimes she may fall asleep while eating or being rocked. But, if
you do frequently put her to bed when she is still slightly awake,
she will gradually learn to go to sleep on her own.
Put your baby to sleep on her back or side. But don't be surprised
if she wakes up on her stomach in another part of her crib!
longer stretches at night. Little by little, your baby will get to
this stage as well.
Keeping a sleep log may help you see when your baby is actually sleeping.
Try it for a few days and be sure to include little naps and dozing
off during the day as well.
Your baby is gradually learning the difference between day and night.
Do what you can to help her, but you can still expect to be up during
the night.
Respect your baby's sleep patterns and help her develop a routine
that works well for both of you. This may take some time and patience.
Your baby is still very little. Comfort and soothe her when she wakes
up at night. She needs to know that you are there when she needs you.
Now is the time to begin having a nighttime routine that helps your
baby know it is time to go to sleep. Bathtime, a calm diaper change,
quiet holding, dimmed lights, soft singing, a last feeding--all signal
your baby that sleep comes next.
Try to put your baby in her crib when she is still slightly awake.
Sometimes she may fall asleep while eating or being rocked. But, if
you do frequently put her to bed when she is still slightly awake,
she will gradually learn to go to sleep on her own.
Put your baby to sleep on her back or side. But don't be surprised
if she wakes up on her stomach in another part of her crib!
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