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sleep dilemmas - coles baby clubYou and everyone else, it seems will be preoccupied with how much sleep baby is getting and how little sleep youre getting. It could consume your life if you let it. Do some reading and listen to advice, but take note of the few snippets of information that sound worth trying and discard the rest or youll be kept awake at night pondering all the options! Sleep bring it on!Some babies are born good sleepers and sadly others are not. If you fall into the latter category then even the mere suggestion of establishing a routine may bring you to tears. Ways to encourage sleep:
Distractions from sleepHunger, overtiredness, discomfort, loneliness and sickness can distract baby from sleep. Check for a wet or soiled nappy, or a nappy that is rubbing on, or sticking to, skin. Is baby too hot/too cold, needs to be wrapped/unwrapped? If baby has just fed, what about wind? Babies are social creatures and like to be around other people. They can often sleep quite happily in a noisy room. Often a cuddle or close contact is all baby needs. Try humming a lullaby or putting on soft music. Avoid the temptation to rock baby to sleep. Take babys temperature (anything above 37.5°C is a fever and definitely seek medical attention if it approaches 40°C). Are you giving baby enough time to fall asleep? Interruptions from you re-entering the room may be all it takes to keep your baby alert. Recognise the tired signs
Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
When enough is enoughSeek help from your child health nurse or your family doctor, particularly if your babys sleep is causing you mental and physical exhaustion. They can help you work through the issues and can suggest alternative approaches, which may include a visit to a sleep clinic. Coles is committed to protecting your privacy. Click here for more info. |
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