As a mom, you make it a point that you follow baby care routines that are appropriate for your baby. However, it is sometimes hard to decide which ones are the best.
Where do troubled moms, like you, turn to?
Your baby can become fussy before naptime. You might need to do some routines to calm your baby down so you can put him to sleep. There are books that you can get tips from. Or you can ask your family and friends for some helpful ideas.
When information from these sources don’t work well, you may resort to trial-and-error methods to find ways.
What’s Trial-and-Error Method?
Your baby is unique, just like all the other babies – behaviors, feeding patterns, playtime activities, and bedtime rituals. No book teaches the exact things to do.
Trying out several bedtime activities may help you gauge your baby’s reception to every activity.
Some Soothing Bedtime Rituals to Try Out
Here’s a list of soothing pre-bedtime activities that you can do:
- Ensure that your baby is well-fed before sleeping. Give him his favorite foods and have him drink lots of water, juice, or milk.
- Give your kid a warm bath before his sleeping time.
- Dress your bundle of joy in comfortable and soft clothing.
- Cuddle your baby right after bathing to help him feel secured and relaxed.
- Play soft and relaxing background music.
- Dim the lights and maintain a peaceful atmosphere in your baby’s room.
- Use fresh linen for his bed. It’s better if the beddings are washed using mild baby detergents, and if they’re naturally air-dried under the sun.
All these activities gradually signal bedtime for your baby. Be mindful of the rituals he enjoys, and create a personalized bedtime routine for him. Also, if your little cutie takes a bit longer to settle down and sleep, start doing pre-bedtime activities earlier, like in the late afternoon for instance. That way, it’ll be easier to soothe the baby and let him fall asleep naturally.
You’ll never know what works until you’ve tried them all.
