7 Steps to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through The Night

You will never know when your baby will sleep through the night, your baby can be earlier or later than other babies in developing new skills. It’s normal for babies to wake up during the night. Some babies go back to sleep on their own, while some will cry and their parents wake up. Being awakened at night can make both the mother and father tired. Try to nap whenever your baby does.

BabyCare teaches you 7 ways on how to get your baby to sleep through the night.

  1. Make a clear difference between daytime naps and bedtime. During the day, simply put her down in her basket or crib and go about your daily routine. Don’t worry about ordinary household noises like the phone and TV. At bedtime, place her in her cot and make sure the room is dark and quiet.
  2. After her last meal of the day, let your baby have an active crawl or run around, or play with her for a while to help her lef off steam.
  3. Give her a warm bath and gently sing or chat with her as she soaks.
  4. After her bath, dry her off and give her a simple massage with baby oil or lotion. Massage is a great way to bond with your baby and also helps promote sleep. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy – a few gentle strokes on her arms, legs and tummy will do.
  5. Dress your baby, then dim the lights and cuddle her while you give her a feed. Try not to let her fall asleep during her feed, as this will become a hard habit to break. Burp her and then put her down in her cot while she’s still awake so that she can learn to settle herself.
  6. Before she falls asleep, you can read her a story – it’s never too early to start – or play soothing music. You could also hang a musical mobile above her head to help her nod off.
  7. Say ‘goodnight’ and leave. If she gets cranky, pop back in and check her every now and then, but leave after that. Do this until she drifts off to sleep.

Making bedtime a pleasurable experience for your baby means you’re less likely to have problems later on.

Read more about get your baby sleep through the night at When Will Baby Sleep All Night.

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3 Responses to “7 Steps to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through The Night”

  1. on 30 Oct 2006 at 6:24 pm   Alex

    milk wif a dash of brandy too? :D

  2. on 31 Oct 2006 at 10:10 am   Surfingmama

    Milk with brandy is for screaming terrors who can’t keep still in plane rides :)

  3. on 16 Nov 2006 at 11:48 am   Surfingmama » Do and Don’t - Safe Sleep Environment for your baby

    […] We have 7 Steps to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through The Night. What’s next after you get your baby to sleep through the night? A safe sleep environment is important for your baby to prevent injuries or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). SIDS is when a baby dies unexpectedly while sleeping. […]

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