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Ways to help a baby sleep
It is difficult for newborns to distinguish between night and day, but after they reach a few weeks of age, they can differentiate, and there are some ways that help the infant to sleep, namely: [1]
- Use the light strategically: The darkness in the body releases the hormone melatonin , which is the sleep hormone , and therefore it is necessary to allow the sun's rays to enter the room in which the infant is present during the day, and even during the time of naps, and darken his room during the night.
- Wait a little while the child wakes up: When the child wakes up, you must wait a little before going to him and carrying him, he may return to sleep, but if he remains awake, he must go to him before he starts crying severely.
- Avoid looking into the eyes directly when sleeping: the more interaction between the child and his parents increases, the more it pushes him to stay awake, and therefore he likes not to talk enthusiastically with the child when sleeping, or look directly into his eyes.
- Not changing the diaper every time he wakes up: The child does not need to change his nappy every time he wakes up, and the child must suffice to see if he needs to, along with making sure to use warm wet wipes when changing them.
Ways to make babies sleep
Both children and adults face trouble sleeping, and there are several tips that can help children fall asleep, namely: [2]
- Set a time to sleep and a time to wake up.
- Establish a sleep routine by doing specific things before bed , such as: taking a shower, reading a story, or sitting and relaxing, so that the child becomes automatically ready for sleep.
- Turn off the television, phone, and computer screen at least two hours before bed, as the lights on these screens interfere with the production of the hormone melatonin.
- Reducing stress and stress in the child, as the high stress hormone known as cortisol impedes sleep.
- Create a suitable sleeping environment by ensuring calm, using dark curtains, and keeping the room temperature cool.
The basics of a healthy baby sleep
There are essentials for a healthy baby to sleep, and they are: [3]
- Getting enough hours of sleep, which varies according to the age and nature of the child.
- Get uninterrupted, uninterrupted hours of sleep.
- Fit bed times with the biological clock of the child.
References
- ↑ "Expert sleep strategies for babies" , www.babycenter.com , Retrieved 28-1-2018 . Edited.
- ↑ Karen Gill (25-10-2017), "10 Tips to Get Your Kids to Sleep" , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 1-28-2018. Edited.
- ↑ Michael Breus, "Good, Sound Sleep for Your Child" , www.webmd.com , Retrieved 28-1-2018. Edited.
