6 Ways to Make Your Baby Sleep at Night
4. Choose the right nightwear for the baby
Wrong clothing items can disturb a baby’s sleep. So, pick very soft, organic and lightweight nightwear for the baby. Use fleece blankets to cushion the crib. Spread a fleece blanket over the crib sheet before putting the baby in the crib. Also, use soft fleece night suits and baby comforters. Don’t dress the baby in too many layers because this can make him/her feel uneasy. These items are ideal for cold days. You can go for cotton night suits and cotton bedding if it is hot.
5. Change the diaper before feeding the baby at night
It is best to change a baby’s diaper just before you feed him at night. Babies are likely to fall asleep during or right after feeding. A lot of breastfed babies have a bowel movement during or immediately after feeding. Use cloth diapers and put two or three of them on your baby before bedtime if he/she passes urine after the feeding. You can put two or three cloth diapers on your baby if he/she falls asleep before or during feeding.
6. Lessen the baby’s physical discomforts
Clear the baby’s nose at night if your baby is in his/her early months or if he/she has a cold. Keep the baby’s room dust and clutter free as much as possible. Remove all the fuzzy blankets, down comforters and dust collecting toys. Equip the baby’s room with an air filter if he/she is prone to allergies. Along with this, make sure that you give the baby his/her doses according to the doctor’s guidance. If the baby is teething, he/she may find it tough to sleep at night. So, ask the doctor if you can give your baby a dose at night to help him/her sleep well.
