5 Easy Techniques To Get Baby To Sleep In Record Time

Becoming a parent is the most important job you will ever undertake. This is especially true when your little one is, well, little! Newborns can be taxing to say the least. There are a million things you need to tend to day and night. Feeding them, diaper changes, putting them to sleep and catering to their every need. And it’s never as easy as it seems. In fact even the simplest of tasks, like sleeping, can be a herculean task for your baby. The first few months may be especially challenging as your baby’s biological clock does not start developing until they reach 3 months old. So, getting your newborn to fall asleep quickly can get troublesome and complicated, which is not great news for the exhausted, sleep deprived parents. But you don’t need to give up just yet. These 5 easy techniques are just what you need to put your baby to sleep soundly.

In This Article

1. Help The Baby Focus On One Thing

Try To Get The Baby To Focus On One Particular Thing
share button

Image: Shutterstock

To help a baby focus on one thing, consider creating a soothing bedtime routine. It should include some calming elements. One effective approach is to use a soft nightlight or a gentle projector that projects soft shapes or plays soothing lullabies. These can capture a baby’s attention and provide a consistent, calming visual or auditory cue for sleep.

Additionally, using a white noise machine or a calming sound like ocean waves can create a serene ambiance, making it easier for the baby to focus and settle down. Make sure the room is dimly lit and maintain a consistent bedtime schedule, which helps babies establish a sleep routine. By introducing these calming elements and maintaining a predictable sleep environment, you can assist your baby in focusing on one relaxing aspect, making it easier for them to drift off to sleep.

2. Stroke Their Face Gently

Soothe Your Baby By Passing Your Hand Around Their Face
share button

Image: Shutterstock

Gently touching a baby’s face can be soothing and comforting, and it might help some babies fall asleep faster. Many babies find the gentle, rhythmic touch of a parent’s hand on their cheek or forehead to be relaxing. However, it’s important to be gentle and responsive to your baby’s cues. Some babies may not enjoy being touched on the face, and their preferences can vary.

Always ensure your hands are clean and your touch is soft and gentle. Also, pay close attention to your baby’s reactions. If they seem to respond positively, it can be a lovely addition to your soothing routine.

Remember that every baby is different, so it’s essential to pay attention to your baby’s signals and adjust your approach to what works best for them to ensure a safe and comfortable sleep environment.

3. Gently Wiggle Your Baby To Sleep

Gently Wiggle Your Baby To Sleep
share button

Image: Shutterstock

Babies love to wiggle about, even while trying to sleep. This third technique relies on giving your baby a sense of disorientation, which is similar to the rocking of a cradle. Start by picking your baby up and placing them in your arms. Then, place your hand on their butt and start wiggling it gently. This action will also cause a slight wiggle around your baby’s head, which will lead them to experience a sense of disorientation that can put them into a deeper sleep.

4. Avoid Making Eye Contact With Your Baby When Trying To Put Them To Sleep

Avoid Making Eye Contact With Your Baby When Trying To Put Them To Sleep
share button

Image: Shutterstock

One of the few things your newborn learns how to do is hold eye contact with you. This is their primary mode of communication and a way in which they draw comfort. Making eye contact and talking to your baby also happens to release the love hormone, oxytocin. This increases your baby’s heartbeat, making it harder for them to fall asleep. So looking into your baby’s eyes as you cradle them to sleep is actually counterintuitive. Not making eye contact will signal that it’s nap time which will help them settle down.

5. Put It All Together For The Best Results

Put It All Together For The Best Results
share button

Image: Shutterstock

The last technique is doing a combination of all or some of the tricks mentioned above. Finding what techniques work best on your baby and how often you need to switch it up may be time-consuming, but it is worth it. Once you find the perfect recipe to put your baby to sleep, stick to it. You might have to include rocking the baby, wiggling , rubbing their fingers, shushing, and hand passing one after the other to get them to sleep. The key is to start by doing everything a little faster to see what your baby takes to. Once you have a routine to work with, you can slow these actions down in order to help your baby fall asleep faster.

Putting your baby to sleep doesn’t have to take hours. It may seem silly at first, but these techniques will help your baby fall asleep faster over time. So, have you used any of these techniques before? How do you put your baby to sleep? Let us know in the comments section!

Was this article helpful?
thumbsupthumbsdown
The following two tabs change content below.