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These are great suggestions, but I am going to add my own, as an experienced mother of three. Whenever the getting-to-sleep process starts, once you've gotten
by Jill_the_Pill 9y ago
These are great suggestions, but I am going to add my own, as an experienced mother of three. Whenever the getting-to-sleep process starts, once you've gotten comfortable, baby in arms or in the stroller, you have to let your mind wander, even if you're rocking or singing a little sleepy song. Babies can tell when you're sitting there thinking "is he asleep yet? how about now? what if we're up all night?" As long as your attention is in the room, the baby will be alert. Cast your mind outside of the house, think about the yard and the street, then just let your thoughts wander, almost as if you yourself were drifting off. You'll be boring, and the baby will fall asleep.
- Cd00d 9y agoI agree with this. For our kids, I've been the one that's most successful with quick sleep times, and my wife and I believe it's largely driven with our different mental energies during that time. I'm a night owl, so don't feel pressure to rush it, and just settle in for the long haul and relax and daydream myself, planning to finish my day once the kids are good and settled. My wife gets tired at night and spends the time tallying her remaining chores and work that needs finished before she can get to bed herself, and the kids then tend to not settle down. It's harder now with our 3 year old, who uses mama's hair as her bedtime lovie.