Archive for November 5th, 2009
Establish routine for bedtime
I was reading a blog recently and came across a very important tip on getting your baby to sleep through the night. First, you must establish a routine that your baby can associate with bedtime and differentiate from a daytime nap. This routine can include bathing, rocking, reading a book or singing a lullaby or any combination of things you do on a regular basis. Make sure the room temperature is not too cold or too warm and possibly add a little soothing music. If your baby wakes during the night for feeding, make sure the lights are dimmed and the atmosphere is quiet so baby will know it is not a nap.
The daytime nap routine should be different from the bedtime routine and allow the surroundings to establish a time to be awakened. Allow the normal everyday activities to continue without muting out noises or daylight. Whether your baby is napping or sleeping at night, it is important that he sleep in surroundings that are free of toxic chemicals. Make sure the crib contains organic crib bedding, crib sheets and crib mattress.