Newborn baby's sleeping issues

All the first timers or newbie parents suffer with the problem of not being able to make/to put their little one to sleep on time. When babies are around a year old, or may be even younger, they may begin to experience separation anxiety and resistance to go to bed. They want to continue being with you or playing with you. They don't like that the day is over and don't want to be separated from you. If this is your case, don't worry! Separation anxiety is a perfectly normal reaction and it means he's forming a healthy attachment with you. However, this reaction can affect his sleep and yours too! If you are tired, worried and frustrated, then try the following tips :

A. Continue strengthening the night routine to help your baby relax and let him know that its bedtime. This routine will give your baby security because it provides consistency and predictability.

B. Check that his bedroom temperature is comfortable, neither too hot or too cold.

C. Try not to let him stay up late, as it will be harder to put him to sleep. Similarly, don't wake him up too early; try to identity his biological rhythm and take him to bed at the right moment.

D. Stay relaxed and confident. If you act in that way your baby will be calm.

E. Continue placing him in his crib while he's drowsy but still awake and say the magic word "good night". You can give him a kiss, rub his back and tell him you love him very much to give him even more security.

F. During the day, play hide and seek and invite him to search for his stuffed toys to teach your little one that although he can't see you, you will appear again.

G. Comfort your baby if he wakes up upset and can't get back to sleep, but try not to overstimulate him by making a short visit.

Good luck, i hope the above points will help you. In next blogs i'll write more about newborn babies and other challenges.