Sleep training tips | How to get your baby to sleep through the night
Are you feeling like you’re stuck in a perpetual cycle of sleepless nights and endless wake-ups? You’re not alone! As a fellow mom who has been there, I understand the struggle all too well. But don’t worry, because I’ve got some tried-and-true baby sleep training tips to help you and your little one get the rest you both deserve.
From establishing a calming bedtime routine to incorporating natural sleep aids like magnesium oil, and even making bath time a soothing experience, I’ve compiled 9 tips to help make bedtime a breeze for you and your baby. So grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and let’s dive into these sleep training tips that will have your little one snoozing soundly through the night in no time.
How to Make Your Baby Sleep Through The Night
1. Establish A Consistent Bed Time Routine
Consistency is key when it comes to helping your baby wind down for bedtime. Whether it’s a warm bath, gentle massage, or bedtime story, creating a calming routine signals to your baby that it’s time to sleep.
2. Create A Relaxing Sleep Environment
Make sure your baby’s sleep space is conducive to restful sleep. Keep the room dark, quiet, and comfortably cool, and consider using white noise or a soothing lullaby to drown out any background noise.
3. Encourage Self Soothing
Teaching your baby to self-soothe is an essential part of sleep training. While it’s natural to want to comfort your baby at every cry, giving them the opportunity to learn how to soothe themselves back to sleep can help promote longer stretches of sleep.
4. Offer A Comfort Object
Introducing a comfort object, such as a soft blanket or stuffed animal, can provide your baby with a sense of security and comfort during the night.
5. Make Sure They Don’t Sleep Hungry
Ensuring your baby is well-fed before bedtime can help prevent hunger-related wake-ups during the night. Consider offering a final feeding before putting your baby down for the night.
6. Bath Time
The warm water of bath time helps regulate your baby’s body temperature, providing a comforting and relaxing experience. As your baby enjoys the soothing sensation of warm water, their muscles naturally unwind, and their nervous system calms down. This relaxation promotes a sense of calmness and prepares your baby for a restful night’s sleep.
7. Magnesium Oil On Feet
Magnesium oil is a natural sleep aid (better & safer than melatonin) that can help relax your baby’s muscles and promote a deeper, more restful sleep. Simply spray a small amount of magnesium oil on your baby’s feet before bedtime to help them unwind and drift off to sleep more easily. I love this one from Veenourish, it only has 2 ingredients water and magnesium and it’s 100% safe for babies.
8. Time Their Naps
It’s important to time your child’s naps because it help create a routine. It will also keep your child from over sleeping which can make it harder for them for them to fall asleep at night and even harder to sleep through the night.
9. Tire Them Out
Engage your children in indoor or outdoor activities. Tiring your little ones out before bed can help them go to sleep faster and even help them achieve a deeper sleep for longer periods.
Sleep training is NOT easy
If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working, my advice to you is to be patient.
Sleep training DOESN’T happen overnight.
You’re going to be tired, it’s going to be stressful.
Just remember that if you’re consistent, you’ll see results fast!
