How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night
Sleep is essential for babies, but it’s not always to get them to sleep through the night. Here are a few tips to get started:
- Create a bedtime routine. Start your bedtime routine at the same time each night to help your baby wind down before bed. This might include a bath, feeding, massage, or reading a story.
- Make sure your baby’s room is dark and quiet. Darkness and quiet will help your baby relax and fall asleep.
- Keep your baby’s temperature comfortable. Your baby’s room should be between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put your baby to bed drowsy but awake. If you put your baby to bed when they are already asleep, they will not learn the important skill of soothing themselves to sleep and may wake up more often during the night.
- Make sure your baby is getting enough sleep during the day. This will help your baby sleep better at night. Sleep induces sleep.
- Be patient. It takes time for babies to learn to sleep through the night. Don’t give up if your baby doesn’t seem to be getting the hang of it right away.