Newborn Sleep Blunders Most Moms Make - Are you making these 5 mistakes?

Newborn not sleeping well at night? Which of these 5 mistakes are you making?

(1) Making the room nice and dark and quiet when your baby naps during the day.

You may suppose this is a good idea in hopes that the newborn will sleep more so you can catch a break. BUT, it really isn't helpful in the long run - i.e. Bedtime. When your tot takes naps during the day have plenty of daylight in the house. Let normal household and street noises exist. The less time the baby sleeps during the day could mean longer sleep at night.

(2) Letting your infant just lie around in the crib or newborn carrier.

It is tempting to just let the tot lie around so you can do other things. However, once again this is not in your best interest. the child needs to be lively when awake. This could bring better sleep at night. Don't you sleep better at night when you have been out all day running around?

Find ways to introduce physical activity for the newborn. Play games, take the baby out for a fun outing to see new places and things. My little niece loves to people watch.

(3) Picking up your newborn as soon as the crying starts at night.

Believe it or not, the baby might not even be really awake! I know I did this all the time with my kid. I did not know any better. I learned that if you rub the tummy, the baby just might stop crying and go back to sleep.

(4) Play games that excite the Child.

When all the family is home in the evening they want to play with the child. That is okay as long as the activities are RELAXING for the child! Tell Dad not to play airplane or catch the infant in the air before bedtime. If you have other kids, let them know not to excite the child.

The best thing would be to hold your kid and read. Clear out the crib i.e. get the toys out. Give the infant a favorite toy to settle down with.

(5) Have no pattern for bedtime.

So, one night you do everything in your room after the bath. The next night in the living room and the next night in the infant's room or even the kitchen! This is not a good idea. Your baby needs to recognize when it is time for bed, end of the day - finito!

So do your best to begin the plan at the same time everyday and in the same room. Have a special nighttime song i.e. lullaby or music. Have a bedtime book to read.

And I'd like to encourage you to use these tips. And now I would like to offer you free access to a 5 week baby sleep tips pamphlet at http://www.freebabysleeptips.com

Disclaimer: The information presented is informational only. Please consult with baby's doctor before using any technique in this document. The entire contents of this publication are based on research. It is for educational purposes only. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from research and experience of the author. No guarantees are given in any form by the author.

From Ceci Davis,
The Baby Care Info Gal