7 Tips To Stop Your Baby From Waking After Every Hour At Night

Putting your infant to sleep is one thing, but putting them back to sleep the 5th time after they wake you up in the middle of the night is a different story. Just when you thought you mastered the art of putting your baby to sleep, they are up and crying at every hour. This is not just inconvenient for you; it will also wreck your sleep routine and make you function like a zombie the next day. So how do you instill healthy sleeping habits in your baby, so they sleep soundly for a long stretch of time? Thankfully, this is no rocket science, and you can easily do it. Here are some expert tips to get your little one to sleep without waking up numerous times at night. Read on!

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Why Does Your Infant Seem To Wake Up Every Hour?

Why Does Your Infant Seem To Wake Up Every Hour
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There is not just one reason why your baby could be waking up after every hour at night. It could be a bad cold, a new tooth, or even a shift in your routine. These might disrupt your baby’s sleep schedule. So, take a deep breath, and play the role of investigator. Do you feel a chill in the air now that the weather has changed? Is there a lot of morning light in the nursery? Do you think a new dog in the neighborhood is to blame for the constant howling? Is it possible that rapid progress is the cause of their restlessness instead? Your infant may be proud of their newfound ability to crawl that they want to practice — at 3 in the morning. Infants’ sleep habits change significantly as they get older, but there are still many things you may do to get some rest again.

Tips For Putting Your Infant To Sleep

Tips For Putting Your Infant To Sleep
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If you’ve already ruled out apparent factors like teething or a chilly bedroom, sticking to a routine and employing the same technique to put them to sleep night after night is your best bet. Since they may never be able to tell you what caused the disturbance in their sleep, here are some suggestions that might help:

1. Bond With A Security Object

Bond With A Security Object
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Choose a cozy baby blanket or teddy and keep it near you for a long time, so it takes up your reassuring fragrance to help them attach with a security item. Some parents leave their worn clothes beside the baby to assure them of their presence.

2. Set Their Body Clock

Set Their Body Clock
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To help your little one know the difference between day and night, make the daytime feedings lively and in daylight, and slowly get into quiet feedings for the nights. This will help your child set their body clock and realize when it’s time to sleep.

3. Encourage Them To Drop Off To Sleep

Encourage Them To Drop Off To Sleep
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At about six weeks, your kid will be able to understand that they are sleepy and can doze off without the need for you to rock them or put them to sleep. You might try laying them down on their back when they appear tired and watching while they fall asleep.

4. Practice Bedtime Routine

Practice Bedtime Routine
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The correct nighttime ambiance and calming rituals that your infant will identify with bedtime, such as a bath, pajamas, and a bedtime story, will help them understand that sleep is near. Keep it short and sweet (no more than 45 minutes) and conclude in the comfort of your baby’s bedroom.

5. Determine If They Are Crying In Their Sleep Or Are They Awake?

Give Co-sleeping A Try
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This is no news that babies cry even in their sleep. It might break your heart to see your baby cry in their sleep and not be able to do anything about it, but don’t immediately respond to a baby’s cries or wake them up. Gently pat them on their chest and soothe them; chances are, they will be snoozing again.

6. Give Co-sleeping A Try

Determine If They Are Crying In Their Sleep Or Are They Awake
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Some parents find that bed-sharing with their infants helps them sleep better, and they do it even when the child is older. You must take proper precautions to keep your baby safe while sleeping. Make sure there is ample space for the baby to sleep.

7. Divide The Work

Divide The Work
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Taking care of a newborn is always taxing, so don’t try to take it all on yourself. If you and your partner are sleep deprived, it’s essential to divide and conquer the chores. You can ask a family member to help in the morning if you think you will be up late putting your baby to sleep. It may seem hopeless, but this, too, shall pass! Once your baby realizes that waking up does not result in them getting milk, they may quit walking up for a midnight snack. As your baby develops and goes through new phases, you’ll need to adjust your daily routine accordingly.

When your baby is handed over to you, you realize that the thing you miss the most is your uninterrupted sleep cycle. Infants take months to get into a regular sleep cycle, which means you, as parents, will not be able to sleep undisturbed without waking up to sudden cries from the nursery. Therefore, it is essential to give yourself rest the other times of day and designate work to other family members so everything doesn’t fall on you. So, is there something you would like to add to our list? Let us know in the comments section.

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