Becoming overtired is a major issue we want to avoid. Signs of your infant being overtired include
being extra fussy, irritable, and crying.
When your baby is tired, he doesn’t know that what he needs to feel
better is to fall asleep. It is our job
to help him to sleep before he reaches that overtired state.
Become familiar with your infants cycle. Some infants cannot stay awake more than an
hour. As you recognize his pattern of
wake/sleep, you can prepare for when he will be ready to sleep again. Be there to soothe him, before he ever grows
fussy! This will make you and baby so
much happier J
At 6 weeks, most infants develop a night time pattern of
sleeping longer periods. Even, if your
infant has not developed this pattern, start to help him fall asleep
earlier. Allowing your infant to go to
sleep late at night –which they will naturally do- will provoke them into that
overtired state that we want to avoid.
Start getting him ready for bed, early.
Help him really relax with a long bath, soothing massage, prolonged
singing. Ultimately, this will develop a
night time routine for your little one that will help the whole family get
ready for that oh-so-needed-sleep.
Your baby nurse will help you develop a night time routine
that will promote better, longer sleep for your infant.
Testimonial: “We followed the night time guide you left us
–and it worked, they’re sleeping! You need to patent that!” ;)
-First time dad to twins, DC
~Cradle and All, LLC "Cribside Care for Baby, Peace of Mind for Mommy"
www.cradlemybaby.com
