We have already discussed in detail how to put a baby to sleep, but earlier we were talking about babies. As the baby grows, he shows changes in his habits and behavior. This change occurs at different stages and ages.
Once your child is around 3 months old, he or she is sure to show signs of behavior change. Once this happens, she will surely need to find new methods to deal with them. One of which is how to put a baby to sleep.
change method
When we talk about changing the method, we are not referring to changing it completely, but to making some modifications that help the child sleep. To begin with, we have to change the habit of putting the baby to sleep.
If he is 3 months old and you have been treating him on schedule, you should see him put himself to sleep. If this does not happen, then you have not executed the routine correctly.
Read our previous articles to find out how to establish the routine and how to make the bedtime routine for your child. But for now, let’s focus on how to put a baby to sleep.
What you need to do is keep an eye out for signs of drowsiness that they show. These would be yawning, rubbing eyes, etc.
When you see this, place them in the crib/basket and play a soft tune. If you like, you can gently pat his tummy or stomach. But for the rest, you should not do anything else and let the baby fall asleep on its own.
cuddle with them
Instead of picking them up and carrying them, you have to snuggle with them. This would release beneficial hormones like dopamine, which would reduce the level of stress (if any) and make the baby relax and calm.
talk to them
Research has shown that talking softly to babies has a very positive effect on their brains. They not only tend to be obedient but also more cooperative and happy.
Saying phrases like “Baby! It’s time to wake up” and then waking them up with a shower of soft, light kisses is one of the best ways to treat babies.
Calm
As always, patience is also a virtue in this scenario. You don’t have to rush to put them to sleep or get frustrated if they can’t do it on their own. Give them some time like you did before and they will surely adjust to this new method too.
If you remain calm, give the baby some space and follow the steps mentioned above, the process of how to put a baby to sleep would be much easier. Not only is it easier, but it would also be much faster than you expect.
