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Although many do not believe it, parents can help the baby to sleep many hours. If you have not slept well since that night came home with your baby and think that the situation will continue indefinitely, you’re in an error. These tips can help you recover the lost sleep and quiet

Rhythms of sleep and wakefulness
Newborns sleep about 16 hours a day, but the sleep period may last only 2 hours. Although the pattern of sleep / wake often erratic at first, will gradually establish a coherent pattern, as the baby’s nervous system matures and the shots are spaced. At 3 months, most babies sleep about 5 hours and followed by the evening. At 6 months, he can sleep 9 to 12 hours.

Teach a man to distinguish between day and night
However, it’s never too late to establish good sleep patterns. One way is to teach the baby to distinguish between day and night. To do so, should keep stimulate during the day, with the noises of the house, the lights … and to avoid periods of daytime sleep was not too long.

Follow routines and schedules fixed
Bath, pampering, caring words; music … can be an excellent prologue to the dream, even in very young babies, who gradually learn to associate these activities with the need for sleep. (A tip: do not vary the songs and music: repetition is the key). Do not lay the child asleep or too stimulated. It is best to be a bit sleepy, to associate the bed with the process of falling asleep. Remember that you must lie on your back, not face down.

Give it time
It is normal that the baby is crying a little while its position and fell asleep. If the crying does not stop, Come to your crib, talk soft and calm voice and give a pat on the back. Your presence and your voice can be everything you need to fall asleep.

Think of a pacifier
If your baby has trouble falling asleep, a pacifier can be a good idea. In fact, the use of pacifiers reduces the risk of sudden death syndrome in childhood. Just one problem: if the baby gets used to the pacifier, you can wake up crying because he had fallen during the night.

He was not treated right away
Babies move and whining at night and then return to sleep. Unless you cry or hard to believe that he is hungry or dirty, do not you wake up. Wait a few minutes to see what happens.

Do not break the night
If you have to get up at night, do it with dim lights, move slowly and talk quietly. The baby has to learn that it’s time to sleep, not play or talk. Respect their preferences. Some babies sleep many hours from the start and only wake up for the shots. Others are struggling to restore the dream. If your baby demands attention several times during the night and is now 6 months, consult your doctor. In any case, remember that each baby is a world, and you’re learning about all facets, including your preferences at bedtime.

Guidelines for parents with lack of sleep

1. Off when the baby sleeps. Pick up the phone, turn off the phone, and forget about the washing and ironing … Everything you can expect less need for rest.
2. Respect your own space. During the first weeks, may be more practical than the baby sleep in your room. Then, if breathing or movements of the baby will wake up, it’s best to put you in your own room.
3. Low speaker volume- It is not easy to sleep listening to every breath or movement of the baby. It is best to adjust the volume to a certain level of tears.
4. Distribute tasks- A good idea is to partner with the alternative sets of bottle that you allow to rest several hours to two.
5. Create good sleep. A comfortable mattress and pillow in a room cool, dark and silent: an infusion of herbs and avoid activities or conversations stimulants at bedtime helps to sleep.