How to Sleep Train Your Infant
June 14, 2007 by
Are you having trouble putting your baby to sleep? Does he usually wake up just when you're about to drop in bed and sleep when you take him out to the park for a fun-filled time? Perhaps you have a problem 
sleep training your infant. As early as now it is possible to discipline your baby with good sleeping habits and normal waking patterns.
It's not difficult to sleep train your infant. You only have to learn how to be consistent as well as develop a definite schedule for your baby and yourself. If you have a problem keeping a regular habit of sleeping and waking up, then your baby will also suffer the consequences of your inconsistencies. Here are some ways on how to do it right.
1. Schedule.
First, observe the times during the day when your baby falls asleep and remains fussy. Before the age of one year, babies usually sleep at least sixteen hours per day.
You can divide your time and create a schedule that allows this much rest and sleep. For example, if you're off to bed at around ten o'clock, you can put your baby to sleep two hours before. That way if you're aiming for eight hours of sleep yourself, you're baby will have had ten by the time you both wake up. So you only need to give him at least another six within the day.
2. Play.
When your baby is up, make sure that he winds down enough that he's tired and sleepy when you're putting him to bed. Give your baby fun activities and games to exercise his body and mind. When he's constantly at work during his waking hours, it will only be a matter of time before he gets sleepy again.
3. Preparation.
During your baby's waking hours, it will be helpful to attend to his usual activities of daily living like feeding, bathing and changing diapers. Your baby will have long uninterrupted sleep when all his needs are provided before he rests. Also create an environment conducive for sleeping so your baby will fall asleep in the shortest time possible. Play soft music, dim the lights and provide adequate ventilation and warmth.
4. Nap.
It's not difficult to sleep train your infant. You only have to learn how to be consistent as well as develop a definite schedule for your baby and yourself. If you have a problem keeping a regular habit of sleeping and waking up, then your baby will also suffer the consequences of your inconsistencies. Here are some ways on how to do it right.
1. Schedule.
First, observe the times during the day when your baby falls asleep and remains fussy. Before the age of one year, babies usually sleep at least sixteen hours per day.
You can divide your time and create a schedule that allows this much rest and sleep. For example, if you're off to bed at around ten o'clock, you can put your baby to sleep two hours before. That way if you're aiming for eight hours of sleep yourself, you're baby will have had ten by the time you both wake up. So you only need to give him at least another six within the day.
2. Play.
When your baby is up, make sure that he winds down enough that he's tired and sleepy when you're putting him to bed. Give your baby fun activities and games to exercise his body and mind. When he's constantly at work during his waking hours, it will only be a matter of time before he gets sleepy again.
3. Preparation.
During your baby's waking hours, it will be helpful to attend to his usual activities of daily living like feeding, bathing and changing diapers. Your baby will have long uninterrupted sleep when all his needs are provided before he rests. Also create an environment conducive for sleeping so your baby will fall asleep in the shortest time possible. Play soft music, dim the lights and provide adequate ventilation and warmth.
4. Nap.
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You only have to learn how to be consistent as well as develop a definite schedule for your baby and yourself.
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