BABIES ALSO NEED A RESTFUL SLEEP: KEYS TO ACHIEVE IT

The baby's dream is a topic that worries parents a lot. Getting the baby to sleep well at night is one of the big goals, but we don't have to despair if our son or daughter has several wakes at night, since sleep is also a learning and takes time.

What we can do as parents is create the most appropriate environment so that the baby falls asleep before and can rest better. For this, there are a number of tricks that can help us and that, the sooner we begin to apply, the better result they will give us.

A rest routine

Having a routine established at night will help the baby identify that it is time to sleep and associate that moment with rest. Routines are very important for the little ones., and although one day we skip them, they are a good temporary guide for them.

The night routine can begin, after dinner, with the moment of bathing, in which babies normally relax. It's also time for dim the lights of our home, lower blinds and try not to make much noise, lowering the volume of music or television, if they are on.

If the water is at a good temperature and we use this moment to caress and relax the babyIn addition to experimenting with this element, we will be helping you to fall asleep more quickly.

After the bath, we can give you a small massage that relaxes you completely. Keep in mind that not all babies like massages, but their parents caress their body, face or head gently and affectionately. Taking the baby in his arms, cooing and singing something, or breastfeeding at this time, if we continue breastfeeding, helps to call the dream.

If the baby sleeps in the crib and the colecho is not practiced, you can choose to use a projector with lights and music that invites you to sleep, like those of the Chicco First Dreams range, a series of carousels, projectors and panels to hang from the cradle that transmit a magical atmosphere through lights and melodies of classical music by artists such as Bach, Mozart and Rossini, but also sounds of nature and new age melodies for rest of the baby.

A pacifier for the night

Many babies fall asleep much more easily with their pacifier, since the sucking reflex soothes and comforts them. But when choosing which one is best for our son or daughter, we also have to keep in mind that he will use it for sleeping. Therefore, in addition to whether it is the right size for your age or if we prefer rubber or silicone, we should look at If it is soft and does not get stuck or leaves marks on your face in your posture changes.

A pacifier very suitable for the night is, for these reasons, the Physio Soft, with an exclusive satin finish that makes it softer and more pleasant for the baby. The sensation is similar to that of contact with mom's chest. In addition, it is made of completely transparent, colorless, tasteless and undeformable silicone.

Its base is bulging, following the shape of the breast and allowing more comfortable support of your mouth. It also has aeration holes for air to circulate, which prevents its saliva from pooling.

Thanks to the choice of the pacifier, we will prevent him from waking up because it bothers him or because he is stuck in his face. Of course, it is important to remember that you have to do without chains at night, to avoid getting entangled and drowning. If our baby wakes up because he has dropped the pacifier, it is a good idea to leave another one near his head, in case he needs it.

There are times when the baby will not sleep well due to many factors, fatigue, nerves, cramps ... But if we take these tips into account, we will help make your rest much more restful.