Five More Tips to Improve Baby's Sleep

If a child is rested ; you will have an easier time dealing with him the next day. If he keeps you up at night, then you will be less able to cope .So the better the child sleeps; the better you will sleep and the next day's challenges are easier to deal with . Please email us some of your special tips to put your child to bed. info@namelynewborns.com

Here are five basic tips to remember about the importance of good sleep habits.

1 - Poor sleep causes crying, tantrums, whining, and fussing. a soft baby blanket can help comfort your child and make sleep easier.

Beyond the challenge of parenting issues involved in sleep problems - your child's sleep habits can affect every single waking moment of every single day. A sleep-deprived child is simply not as happy as one who gets adequate sleep every day. Tired children cry more often, lose patience easily, break down in tantrums more often. If you have a fussy kid on your hands take a look at the daily sleep schedule and make adjustments in naptime and bed time.

2 - One in three children wakes up at night.

As frustrating as it can be to parents, night waking is normal. All human beings wake up five or more times each night, when shifting from one stage of sleep to another. The issue, then, is not for a child to sleep all night without waking up, but for a child ro be able to fall back to sleep - totally on his own - each time he does wake up.

3 - The first five minutes of naptime reduce tiredness.

The first few minutes of a nap eliminate tiredness for the moment. If woken just after falling asleep a child can't return to sleep easily - he'll have a second wind. Yet, at least an hour long nap is important to refresh a child for the remainder of the day. That second wind doesn't last long can can easily morph into fussiness. So be on the watch for a child who nods off in the car, the stroller, or in front of the TV. A five minute catnap can prevent a child from having a long, healthy nap.

4 - Early bedtime means better sleep.

The majority of children have a natural, biological bedtime that is early in the evening. Most babies, toddlers and preschoolers respond best with a bedtime between 6:00 and 7:30 P.M. Most children will fall asleep easier at this time and then actually sleep better and longer when they go to bed earlier.

5 - A dark room and sleepy sounds bring better slumber.Sleey sounds like a wave machine or a cute mobile with soothing music helps a child relax and eventually fall asleep. A bedtime lullaby has been used by parents for generations. Find your special song and sing it to your child every night as part of the bedtime ritual.

Lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family because lack of sleep isn't just about being tired. Sleep has a role in everything your child does and how he feels -- dawdling, temper tantrums, hyperactivity, growth, health, and even learning to tie his shoes and recite the ABCs. Sleep affects everything. www.namelynewborns.com