Today, there are many young mothers who admit that they are in need of additional help and suggestions in order to cope with their routine tasks and never regret about their decision to have a baby. One of the challenges is to understand that babies like to have their own schedules, and parents have nothing to do but to accept these demands and enjoy every moment they spend together. If grownups realize that a good portion of sleep is a norm, children establish their own rules and sleep when they want. The peculiar feature of the process of putting a baby to bed is its unpredictability: on the one hand, it has to be properly analyzed and followed, and, on the other hand, it may be successful in case no organization is observed at all.
The experience of many mothers proves that there are no definite sleep strategies for babies, and it is normal not to follow a plan, but change approaches and investigate something new. Some mothers find it effective to read books or sing lullabies. Sometimes, such approach can work, and the quiet environment for a baby may help. Still, modern babies are complicated by their nature, and ordinary steps that were taken in the past cannot be effective. One of the young mothers introduces an interesting and helpful approach that can be available to every mother.
First, a baby should be informed that it is high time for sleep. Though some people may think that little children who do not speak can hardly understand what their parents are talking about, such information is served as a symbolic click for a child. The second step is the choice of a location. In fact, children do not like to sleep at different places. The only requirement that should be met is that both parents should not try to put a baby to bed at the same time.
As a rule, babies enjoy the presence of both parents in a room and try to play with them, share their emotions, or become as active as possible to use a moment. The third step is not complicated because a parent has to find out a kind of support for a baby to go to bed. For example, a favorite toy, a crib sheet, or even a bottle of milk may be a sign for a baby that it is high time to sleep. Finally, a child-parent contact has to be properly developed.
Many mothers make one single mistake – they look at their babies’ eyes when they want to help them fall asleep fast. The less contact with a parent is offered to a baby the better. It is possible to lie on the same bed, stay in the same room, or even tell a story. However, there is no need to look at the eyes and try to support or take pity. A baby may use such “techniques” as crying, faking, or an extreme desire to eat, drink, or visit a bathroom. Parents should stay firm and confident and do all those “bathroom” things beforehand.
In general, in several minutes, there are all chances to achieve the goal in case all process details are followed and taken into consideration. Parents may adore their children and believe that a five-month-old infant is able to understand when it is time to sleep. However, this mistake should be identified and corrected as soon as possible. The process of putting a baby to bed plays a crucial role, and parents should never neglect it in their upbringing.