How to Help a Fussy Baby Sleep Through the Night
Having a baby can be one of the most joyous times in a woman's life. In certain cases, however, it can be one of the most challenging times, as well. Many babies have certain emotional and physical needs, and unless those needs are met, they will have a difficult time staying asleep during the nighttime hours. There are specific steps that can be taken, however, to help to ensure that a baby will get the sleep that it desperately needs.
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Steps for Helping a Baby Successfully Sleep Through the Night
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Give the baby a pacifier after placing him in the crib. Pacifiers mimic the sucking motion that babies use when eating, and this will help to calm and soothe his sucking reflex.
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Make sure the baby has been fed and has a full stomach before placing him in the crib. Ideally, a baby should be fed about an hour before putting him to sleep.
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Placing a blanket in the crib that smells like the mother also helps to make a baby feel comfortable and relaxed. Try to put the same blanket in with the child each time he is placed in the crib.
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A small fan placed near the child's crib will also help to minimize excessive noise and keep him blissfully unaware of any outside distractions.
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A sound machine placed within listening distance of the crib, especially one that contains sounds similar to a mother's heartbeat, will help to remind a baby of his time inside the womb.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure not to direct a fan directly at a baby's crib, but rather, direct it toward an outside source as to not to excessively place cold air on the baby.
