Baby Sleeping secrets ,Problem solving secrets
Your baby have a sleeping problems ?
● Why does my baby have difficulty sleeping?
In short, dealing with nighttime disruptions is often simply a part of new parenthood.
Most issues related to a baby not sleeping are caused by temporary things like illness, teething, developmental milestones or changes in routine — so the occasional sleep snafu likely isn’t anything to worry about.
Still, persistent sleep problems that make it hard for your baby (and you!) to get the rest you both need could be a sign of a bigger issue.
Some babies, especially older ones, can have a hard time breaking sleep habits they’ve come to like and expect, like being rocked or fed to sleep at bedtime or when they wake up in the middle of the night.
That’s why it’s helpful to know the possible reasons why your baby won’t sleep. Here are some of the most common baby sleep problems at each stage during the first year, and solutions to help your restless little one get her Zzzs.
Sleep problems: 0 to 3 months old
At the newborn stage, babies are still adjusting to a regular sleeping pattern.
Newborns generally sleep about 14 to 17 hours in a 24-hour period, waking up frequently for feedings both day and night.
A 1- and 2-month-old should get about the same amount of sleep, 14 to 17 hours a day, broken into eight to nine hours of nighttime sleep and another seven to nine hours of daytime sleep over the course of several naps. A 3-month-old needs 14 to 16 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period.
Even with all that snoozing, it can feel like your baby isn't sleeping all that much. Very young babies often sleep in short, catnap-like spurts, in part because they need to eat so often.
So if it seems like your sweetpea is constantly bouncing back and forth between dozing and waking, hang in there. It’s completely normal right now and it will soon start to change.
That said, there are some challenges that can make sleep harder for newborns to come by. At this age, two of the most common issues .
● Why your baby won't sleep and reasons for it .
#1: They're Too Young!
Few babies sleep through the night right away. For the first two months, newborns sleep off and on at random times for 12 to 18 hours a day. Most babies sleep through the night by the time they're about 9 months old. Even then, "night" means just five to six hours in a row.
#2: You're the Sleep Aide
Rock a baby to sleep every night, and they can't learn to fall asleep on their own. Instead they cries to get what helps them -- you. Put them to bed when they're sleepy, but not sound asleep. They'll become a "self-soother" who learns to fall asleep on their own, even if they wake up in the middle of the night.
#3: Separation Anxiety
It's normal for your child to go through this phase. Try not to encourage it with lots of talking, singing, rocking, or extra feedings. At around 6 months, you can help a baby to go back to sleep on teir own. As long as they don't seem sick, speak softly and rub their back. Comfort them, but don't make it too rewarding by picking them up or feeding them. A nightlight may comfort toddlers who are afraid of the dark
When your newborn won’t sleep at night, you may be tempted to pull them into bed with you.
I hesitate to call this a mistake because many parents make a purposeful, well thought-out decision to co-sleep and ensure that the bed being shared is as low risk as possible
Putting baby down drowsy, but awake, will help them to learn how to fall asleep by themselves. Babies are more likely to be able to fall asleep on their own as a newborn than waiting until they are three or four months and much more alert. Do yourself a favor and start doing this immediately so your baby will already have practice settling by themselves when they get a little older and sleep gets trickier.
If you are totally sleep deprived and just want to get the baby to sleep ASAP so you can get some sleep as well, I hear you (exhausted mommy right here!). Try putting your baby down drowsy but awake at bedtime, but do what you need to do after night wakings. That way baby has some practice at falling asleep, but you get your rest (well, as much rest as possible) in the middle of the night.
Are you struggling with getting your newborn to sleep? Do you constantly google “how to get my baby to sleep longer” or “why won’t my baby sleep?” Did you know there are mistakes you could be making now that are sabotaging your baby’s (and your own) sleep? Read below to find out what to do when your newborn won’t sleep at night and how to fix it!
With my first baby, I made just about every newborn sleep mistake I could possibly make. As a result, I had an absolutely terrible time getting her to sleep for MONTHS. By the time she hit the four month sleep regression (a.k.a. Nature’s way to make sure you don’t have a second child anytime soon), she was a mess and so was I.
I read everything I possibly could about newborn sleep. Most of what I learned was too little too late, but I am working hard to avoid making the same mistakes with my second baby. I’m thankful to say so far, so good!
Is it possible that your baby is eating something that doesn’t sit well with his tummy? If you’re exclusively breastfeeding, perhaps you need to tweak the feeding schedule so that your baby is more satisfied at night. If your baby is old enough for cereal or solid foods, maybe they have a sensitivity to one of the foods you think they enjoy. Taking notes on how your baby acts after eating each food may help you identify the culprit. You can then eliminate that food for a couple weeks to see if it makes a difference in how your baby acts and sleeps.
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