Below are five ways to successfully put your baby to sleep. It's important to remember, however, that each baby is unique and may have different needs. Therefore, the first step is to listen to your parental intuition and follow your baby's cues.
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1. Create a comfortable and cozy environment
Healthy sleep, lasting 10 to 12 hours for a young child, is determined by many factors. One of them is the environment, which includes not only a comfortable crib or extra bed , but also the type and quality of the mattress (ensuring proper spine alignment), bedding made of organic and natural fabrics (ensuring proper air circulation and moisture wicking), bumpers (for safety), organic cotton pillowcases , and comfortable baby nests .
2. Try pink noise
While still in the mother's womb, a baby perceives acoustic sounds (including the mother's heartbeat), which are distorted by the amniotic fluid. Therefore, silence is not a natural situation for a baby. Therefore, humming toys, such as teddy bears or bunnies , have appeared on the market, emitting so-called pink noise. Its frequency and power density correspond to the humming of amniotic fluid, which accompanies a baby from the early stages of development in the womb. Research has shown that this type of noise has a calming effect on babies and allows them to more quickly surrender to the embrace of Morpheus. Humming toys often also feature nature sounds, including the murmur of a forest stream or the wind.
3. Make sure the lighting is subtle
The circadian rhythm is determined by the secretion of melatonin (the sleep hormone) by the pineal gland. Exposure to very bright light disrupts this process, which can cause both adults and children to have trouble falling asleep and experience poorer sleep quality. To facilitate nighttime feeding, it's worth considering nightlights that provide diffused light without waking the baby and making nighttime care easier.
4. Respond to your child's needs
Don't ignore a baby's cries. Every conscious parent knows perfectly well that you shouldn't leave a crying baby alone (thankfully, the myth about developing strong lungs has long since become a thing of the past). This is a time when you should respond to their needs and thus provide them with a sense of security. If they need a cuddle, cuddle them, and if their favorite music box soothes them , don't hesitate to use that too.
5. Swaddle your baby
Babies love being wrapped in soft, tactile materials. Right after their evening bath, it's a good idea to dress them in a wool sleeping bag . It can effectively replace a blanket, regulating their body temperature and wicking away moisture. A lightweight, resilient blanket made of natural kapok is also a comfortable and eco-friendly solution. A cozy merino wool cocoon , a blanket made of the same material, or a soft muslin swaddle will also work well . The fabric should be chosen according to the season.
