Best Way For A Baby To Sleep At Night

Sleeping through the night revised edition.

Best way for a baby to sleep at night.

This is a tall order especially for breastfeeding moms but master the timing and both you and your baby will rest easier. Don t drink any liquids before bed. At some point during a baby s first year every baby is different he or she will start sleeping for about 10 hours each night. Here s how to get baby to sleep through the night.

For one week keep track of the times the baby wakes each night. Regular exercise during daylight hours is one of the best ways to ensure a good night s sleep. Put your baby to bed when she s drowsy not asleep. Babies who drift off on their own are more likely to learn to soothe themselves to sleep says kim west a sleep consultant and author of the sleep lady s good night sleep tight.

Have your baby sleep in your room ideally your baby should sleep in your room with you but alone in a crib bassinet or other structure designed for infants for at least six months and if possible up to one. If after two weeks the baby hasn t adjusted his sleep habits it may be time to talk to your pediatrician about another method scheduled awakenings. How infants toddlers and their parents can get a. Establish a bedtime routine.