what is your schedule with newborn naps and feedings?

Question

I know I should feed every 2 to 3 hours, but what about naps? I always have a tough time putting her to sleep if I don't use her swing. I don't want to depend on it though. Help

Answer 1

if she is not wet or Hungary just lay her in her crib after feeding and before long she will know that is the place she sleeps i have three kids and one on the way i have had the same problem and that has work for me and don't pick her up if she cry this will also prepare her for daycare.

Answer 2

My son is 2 weeks and I am feeding 3-4 ounces every 3 hours, he will go 4 hours sometimes after a good feed and I am trying to encourage him to stay awake as much as possible during the day so that he is ko'd by bedtime. He has also noticed that when he cries I will pick him up- I am trying to cut that out also but I can get him to sleep quicker if I cuddle him for a minute and then put him in his cot. Try putting her to sleep on her side, I find mine sleeps better in this position but make sure you change sides and watch out for folding ears- you don't want her to look like a wingnut!! Good luck xx;)

Answer 3

you ought to definately have her on a scheduled nap time! that's super to start up now because of the fact she is so youthful, that's lots greater durable to enforce while the child is older. If she wakes up early 6, attempt and keep her conscious until eventually 10 AM, with a bit of luck she'll sleep for 2 hours, then placed her down back around 3 PM. Then she'll be waiting for mattress around 8 PM. My son has been on a time table because of the fact he grew to become into very youthful, he's two now and he's familiar with that 11:30 that's nap time and at 8 PM is mattress time. a pal of mine would not have her 2 365 days old on a time table and he continues to be up until eventually 10:30 or 11 PM, that's loopy at their homestead at evening!

Answer 4

You could try carrying her around in a sling, that way she can sleep when she feels like it or else just be soothed by your hearteat and the motion of your movements.
At newborn stage, usually a nap after every feeding.

Answer 5

Most babies seem to get tired about 2 hours after they wake up, so if you set the stage for a nap (rocking chair, quiet music, gentle massage, whatever) about 1:45 after they wake up, they're likely to go right out.

There seems to be a magic afternoon nap time, too, which seems to be around 2 or 3 PM for the kids I know (and plenty of adults, too!).

The trick is to predict when your baby's likely to be tired and to plan for it. If you get them settled and relaxed just a bit before they get tired, they're more likely to sleep. If you wait until they're tired, you may miss that window of opportunity. It's like they say about drinking water: If you're thirsty, you've waited too long.

It may sound like a daunting task at first, but you'll be an expert in no time!

Answer 6

Don't worry about a schedule. As she gets older she will begin to get sleepy and hungry at the same times every day. At this point it will be easier for her to fall asleep as well. Just try to keep her happy now. If you can't get her to sleep, swaddle her in a blanket, give her a bottle, and rub or pat her back. To learn how to swaddle, if you don't know, just google it. Most, though not all, babies love to be swaddled as it brings back memories of the womb.

Answer 7

I believe in never waking a sleeping baby. As long as, the child is gaining wait, I would feed on demand. When my kids were infants, I rocked them (I prefer standing and moving the baby in a quick, side-to-side rock, it's also an awesome workout) until they were sleepy and then I would put them down.

Answer 8

Attachement parenting, let her eat and sleep when she wants and be with her as much as possible. don't worry about the swing. eventually she will grow out of it. She is lulled to sleep by movement b/c it reminds her of being in the womb. you can try putting her in a sling and wearing her, or just try rocking. She will get used to sleeping on her own eventually. Just hang in there.

Answer 9

With my son... I feed him when he is hungry and put him to sleep when he is sleepy. You have to remember that babies will have growth spurts and will start to teeth and this can interupt feeding and sleeping schedules. So I think sometimes the best thing to do is go day by day.

Answer 10

Most newborns go to sleep on their own. As far as a schedule, when ever she wants to eat and sleep. There is no schedule when they are that little.