How Do You Get Babies To Sleep All Night?
A newborn is programmed to wake about every two hours to be fed and have his diaper changed, as a baby’s schedule is set by his biological needs. There comes a time, though, around ten weeks old, when an infant might start to sleep six to eight hours at night. Most parents with a newborn would love to have a full night’s sleep, and there are certain techniques you can try to get your baby to sleep through the night. You might not succeed right away, but with some persistence and patience, you should soon have your baby sleeping through the night. Set a nighttime routine before bedtime. Even as a newborn, a baby will start to learn that when certain events signal when it is time to go to sleep for the night. Calming routines and rituals create a sense of stability, and with a calmer demeanor, a baby will be able to soothe himself back to sleep if he wakes up in the night. A study conducted by independent sleep expert Dr. Jodi Mindell proved that a consistent nighttime routine of bath, m
