Tips on how to put your baby to sleep

The baby doesn't fall asleep easily, and it takes about an hour to put it to sleep. The moment you think you've fallen asleep and put yourself in bed, you wake up! There must be many mothers who are struggling to put their babies to sleep.

What are the features of baby sleep? Why won't my baby sleep? What are the tips for putting your baby to sleep well? Let's find out together.

 What are the features of baby sleep?

More than half of newborn babies' sleep is light sleep, which is called REM sleep. The proportion of REM sleep is 15~20% in adults, but about half (50%) in babies. Compared to adult sleep, babies sleep more lightly than adults. Babies in REM sleep are depressed and depressed, and even the slightest stimulus can wake them up. Babies' sleep time varies from person to person, but usually, during the newborn period, they wake up every 3~4 hours and sleep for about 16 hours. At 2 months of age, about 20% of babies sleep from 0:00 to 5:00 without waking up. As the month's progress, a sleep cycle will be formed around the breastfeeding cycle, so the mom should not worry. Around the 4th month of life, some babies can sleep for about 8~10 hours at night, and the distinction between day and night becomes quite clear. Around 8 months of age, the sleep cycle changes to the same as that of adults, from deep at sleep to shallow towards dawn and waking up. The number and duration of naps decrease with age, and around 3~6 years old, naps are no longer taken. Why won't my baby sleep?

 Hungry: give breast milk or milk.

Taking too many naps: Maybe you sleep too much during the day and aren't sleepy at night. Shorten your nap time and take them outside.

Diapers are dirty: Change diapers.

I had a scary dream, etc.: Gently reassure me.

Feeling unwell: Call your doctor.

Check the environment of the room: Is the temperature in the room too high or too low? You can also put too many futons and blankets on them. You can also adjust the number of clothes your baby is wearing. Also, is the room too bright or noisy around?

If your baby is having a hard time sleeping, there must be a cause. First, know what makes your baby feel uncomfortable and eliminate the cause. In addition to eliminating unpleasant causes, it is equally important to create a regular lifestyle. Make it dark at night to make it a quiet and comfortable sleeping environment, and let them take a nap during the day in an environment with the lights and sounds of adult daily life.

 If you create an environment where your baby can sleep comfortably and he won't sleep, you don't have to force him to sleep. When they are awake, go outside or play with them. However, if you let them play until they are too excited, they may not be able to sleep, so be careful.

What is effective when putting people to sleep?

Even adults want to sleep with peace of mind when they go to bed. You can't get a good night's sleep in a place where you feel anxious. Babies are still worried about sleeping because they don't know that they can sleep safely here. I also make sure that my mom or dad is by my side by getting up regularly. "Putting them to sleep" is when mom or dad reassures their babies that they can sleep here in peace.

Adjust your rhythm: Decide when to sleep, wake up, breastfeed and eat each day. Put on your pajamas when you go to bed, get dressed when you wake up, and take them outside. By consciously creating a regular rhythm of life, the baby's biological clock will be in order. If you stop napping in the evening according to the age of the month, it will be smoother to fall asleep at night.

Don't leave the lights on when you sleep: keep it bright during the day so you can hear your mom and dad's voices, and create a dark and quiet environment at night. However, around the first month of life, it is a good idea to darken the room with curtains when taking a nap.

Always put them in the same place

TVs, tablets, and smartphones can be irritating: TVs and smartphones can be irritating, and conversely, babies may not be able to sleep. Moms and dads should pay attention to the number of times they use their smartphones on a regular basis, especially before their babies fall asleep.

Let them sing lullabies and listen to calming music. : Sing a lullaby in a gentle voice while patting the baby's back. The baby will rest assured and fall asleep soon. There are also music boxes and CDs to put babies to sleep.

Co-sleep: When mom co-sleeps with her, the baby feels safe with mom by his side and falls asleep quickly. If you can't fall asleep even if you co-sleep, try pretending to sleep. Be careful not to let Mom fall asleep first!

Different babies feel secure in different ways. How does a mommy baby feel safe? Let's try different things.

 Know the timing of breastfeeding!

The baby's sleep cycle also affects the timing of feeding. It is usually said that "if you cry, breastfeed", but in fact, the stage when the baby is crying is already late in the timing of feeding. If the baby is crying because he is too hungry, the baby may become tired of crying and fall asleep without being able to feed sufficiently. Also, if your baby is crying a lot, you may not want to put your nipples in properly or suck them.

 What are the signs that the baby wants?

If your baby sees the following signs, it's time to breastfeed and get ready to feed before he starts crying.

Breast milk is said to contain an ingredient called "oxytocin" which makes babies and mothers sleepy. Many moms give their babies before they go to bed. But by separating breastfeeding from baby sleep, moms are more likely to ask others to take care of them. Another benefit is that once the baby wakes up, he will be able to fall asleep again on his own without feeding. Try to make sure that the baby wakes up clearly before feeding.

 Wake up well, especially in the morning, and breastfeed.

After a few weeks of life, do not let them fall asleep immediately after daytime feeding, but wake them up for a while. When the baby finally fell asleep and you tried to put him in bed, he may wake up with a snap. Many moms will sigh. Is there a way to put a baby to bed without waking him up? Try the following methods:

Slowly get it out of your head: Sometimes you wake up the moment you put your baby in bed when he's finally asleep. When putting a baby who has slept in your arms into bed, it seems that you can keep the baby's tummy and mother's body in close contact and gently lower it from head to buttocks so that the baby does not wake up. Once you put it down on the futon, make sure your baby is sleeping, and then slowly release him. Alternatively, it is effective to put the baby to bed in a sideways position.

Keep the futon warm in your bed: You can wake up by placing it on a cold futon. To keep your mother's body temperature the same, warm the futon in your crib with a hot water bottle or electric blanket. Once the baby is put to bed, it's time to remove it.