The most common problem that all new parents face once they bring their little bundle of joy home is: How do you get a baby to sleep? Yes! Unfortunately, little bundles of endless joy and cuteness can turn your once peaceful nights into terrible nightmares.
Although new parents may feel that this cycle of confusion will never end, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Not many pregnant women anticipate the sleepless nights ritual before giving birth to their babies.
The entire ordeal of giving birth, either naturally or via cesarean section, can be quite traumatic on its own. So once the exhausted mother comes home from the hospital with her newborn, the last thing she wants is to calm a constantly crying baby. All you want is to rest.
White noise
Imagine a life where all you do is sleep, wake up a bit, wave your arms a little and kick and then sleep some more. There are no worries in the air, the environment is safe and secure, and all you do is repeat the same things.
Once you are removed from that peaceful environment (your mom’s tummy), of course, you will cry at how drastically it has changed your life. With bright lights, a lot of noise, numerous new faces, and the thought of drinking, sleeping, and repeating poop, it can be overwhelming.
To calm babies and get more sleep at night, all parents should invest in white noise. This noise mimics the sounds the baby hears when he is inside his mother’s womb. This can help to relax the baby by mimicking the sound of his “safe place” and allowing him to sleep soundly.
A relaxing bath can do the trick
How to get a baby to fall asleep when he is very tired from playing all day? To relax muscles, all babies need a warm, relaxing bath at the end of the day. It helps to relax your muscles and calm them.
Make sure to massage your baby once a day. Babies who crawl or begin to move a little should be massaged to help them sleep better. If you combine massages followed by a warm bubble bath, your baby will surely fall asleep faster.
Your baby’s tummy should be full
If your baby has passed the newborn stage and is starting to nibble on some purees or solids, he will most likely have a deep sleep at night. How can you sleep a baby who does not have a full belly?
If your baby doesn’t eat or drink enough before going to bed, he will continually wake up asking for more food. Make sure your little one falls asleep on a full stomach. So if any of your friends ask you how to get a baby to sleep, share these helpful points with them.