Trouble Getting Baby to Sleep? Here’s What not to Do
It always troubles me to hear that there are parents using sleep medications for getting baby to sleep. Not just for baby’s welfare but for the parents as well. Sleeping pills can be deadly for infants and small children for the following reasons:
Your child could be in for a lifetime of sleeping pill addiction. As he grows up he may not be able to develop a proper sleep routine.
There is no sleeping pill that has ever been tested on babies or young children. Some over-the-counter medications, for example Sominex or Nytol, can have the opposite effect and they can actually act as a stimulant. Getting baby to sleep with these medications is virtually impossible.
It’s easy to criticize these parents, but we should also sympathize with them as they’re probably at the end of their rope. Parents everywhere are searching the some new undiscovered technique that just may work. Millions of dollars are spent each year with just the one aim – getting baby to sleep.
The main problems are:
- Baby naps all day and is wide awake at night.
- Baby goes to sleep quite easily, but wakes up frequently.
- Baby screams when put to bed each night and becomes very distraught.
Stay at home mums can cope – just! – because they can grab some sleep during the day. For those who work full time outside the home however, it can be very difficult.
If you’re one of these parents, this was written just for you. There are ways out of this trap, so don’t despair, you may find it less traumatic than you expected.
Try these techniques, they really do work…
Crying it out – This one’s not for the faint hearted! It involves leaving Your Baby to cry for a set amount of time before going in to see to him. Then gradually increase the time between visits. Tough love indeed, but it does work! Sooner or later baby will realize that crying isn’t working so he may as well just go to sleep.
Now this is probably not for everyone. However balance this with the fact that, in the long term, you’re setting baby up with good sleep habits.
A sleep routine – Keep it as simple as possible. A bath, a bedtime story and a cuddle make a good simple routine. It’s best not to include any games or stimulating activities in the sleep routine and be sure to do it every night in the same order.
Natural remedies – This one is a boon for busy parents. Herbal and homeopathic remedies are a far better and safer option to drugs for getting baby to sleep.
About the Author
For more information on getting baby to sleep and to source safe, natural remedies visit Baby Sleep Wendy Owen (HH Dip) is a sleep researcher and writer with an extensive knowledge in homeopathic and herbal remedies
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