02/24/2025
Establishing a consistent sleep routine is crucial for babies’ well-being! Adequate sleep contributes to growth, cognitive function, and emotional regulation. Here are some tips for creating effective routines:
- Consistent bedtime routine: Signal sleep time with calming activities.
- Expose babies to daylight during waking hours, and engage with tummy time and stimulating activities.
- Ensure well-nourished babies with a consistent feeding schedule.
- Promote regular naps in a dark, quiet environment before overtiredness sets in.
- Maintain optimal room conditions and soothing attire.
- Establish calming activities and a routine toning down before sleep.
- Encourage self-soothing
- Limit screen time
- Monitor sleepy cues
Remember, every baby is unique, and it may take trial and error to find the right routine.
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What is your biggest sleep struggle?
During a coaching call, we will have a conversation about where you are currently at with your child, and I’ll provide tips and suggestions on what to tweak to help them get to where you want them to be! This is great for parents who mostly have a handle on sleep but are struggling with a thing or two and just need some guidance in the right direction! Message me to take advantage of this offer.
I am a pediatric sleep consultant, sleep trainer, nap educator, newborn care specialist, doula, and life coach.
I work (mostly virtually, but occasionally in person in the Triad area) with families to understand their sleep struggles (from naps, to bedtime, to nighttime waking, and more), create a custom plan designed around their family’s needs, and empower them to implement the plan with my coaching and support.
I always offer a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation.
www.HealthySleepConsultant.com