If we can only pray for babies who sleep 6-8 hours at night and take some naps during the day, motherhood can be so easy during this period. Indeed. What makes motherhood challenging at this stage is mainly caused by the almost abnormal sleeping patterns of babies. It’s good if they don’t blurt that loud pitiful cries. This can really be very unpleasant when your baby wakes up at night very often. You will soon feel the lack of sleep creep through your body.
Sleeplessness can show not only physical symptoms but a mother constantly disturbed from sleep by her baby can soon manifest emotional and mental distress. In this case, it is important that you have an alternate to comfort the baby and bring him back to sleep. But what if daddy is too lazy to stand up? You may have to find a way to sleep during the day, but it may not be possible for working moms.
Finding ways to make your baby sleep longer may be the best solution to this problem. There are educational books for mothers and their hubbies that give practical advice on how to induce their babies to a long sleep.
Here are some practical ways that have been proven to make babies have good and uninterrupted sleep.
Feeding Before Bed Time
After a meal, we usually feel like we want to sleep. That’s what babies feel too. This what they call dream feeding. The baby will surely have longer hours sleeping with a full stomach. But please, don’t overfeed.
Don’t Allow Oversleeping During the Day
Keep the baby awake during the day. Allow him to take naps but disturb him so he cannot long sleep. Your baby will surely have a hard time getting his sleep at night. This may really be difficult if you do not have someone to look after your baby because of chores that should be done.
A lukewarm Bath Before Bedtime
A quick lukewarm bath will make your baby sleep for an extended time. You can also use wipes. This will make him feel more comfortable while sleeping.
Change the Diapers
Be sure that your baby is wearing new diapers before making him sleep for the night. Always keep the crib, pillow and blanket as clean as possible. Inspect if there are insects in the room. You will surely hear a loud cry in the middle of the night when an insect bites your cute little baby.