How do you put a newborn to sleep during the night?

Answer 1

HI THERE I WAS TOLD ON IT'S BACK OTHERS SAY ON IT'S SIDE I ALWAYS PUT MINES ON THIER SIDE AND EVERY MIN, CHECK ON THEM ALSO CHECK THE CRAB THAT THIER DO NOT GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE CRAB RAIL AND DO NOT PUT TOYS IN THE CRAB .



Most new parents worry constantly about their baby’s safety and well being, especially during the night. But it may help to ease your mind -- and help you get more rest -- by getting the facts about how to safely put your newborn to sleep.

Have a safe, designated spot where your baby will sleep. Some people use the crib early on, while others prefer to use a bassinet or playpen with a bassinet attachment for their newborn.


If you prefer to take your baby into your bed so you can get rest and still feed on demand, make sure you follow all of the safety precautions. Also consider purchasing a co-sleeping attachment or some kind of infant “nest” that will help keep your baby safe in these surroundings.


Regardless of where your baby sleeps, make sure to remove all pillows, soft blankets and stuffed animals, as well anything else that could cause a suffocation hazard.


Recognize your infant’s signal that he or she is tired. Some babies suck on their hands, while others rub their eyes or cry. Pretty quickly you will begin to figure out your newborn’s own cues and be able to respond accordingly.


Establish a bedtime routine as early as you can, such as bathing, reading a book or rocking together. These activities can help lull the baby into a calm state that will make it easier to go to sleep.


Change the baby’s diaper before bed, and swaddle him or her in a light receiving blanket. Or if you prefer, opt for a sleep sack or sleeper blanket for warmth. But never use a comforter, which could pose a serious hazard.


Always put your newborn to sleep on his or her back. Make sure all of your family members and any other daycare providers follow the same rule, which is important in reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. You may want to purchase a sleep positioner, which helps your baby stay in this safe position.


For babies with reflux or who spit up often, put a wedge positioner under the mattress to lift the head up.


If your baby seems particularly fussy, try patting the child on the back for a few minutes or singing to help ease him or her into sleep.


Keep the newborn’s room darkened at night and quiet. This can help your baby to begin to distinguish between night and day over time.


Put your infant to bed at night while still awake. This gives the baby a chance to fall asleep alone without relying on you. This is a very important skill that will stay with your baby for life.

Answer 2

If you want to put your baby to sleep in 20 seconds you must get the "Instant Baby Sleep" MP3 sound track. Here is their official web-site: http://www.instantbabysleep.net

The sound track gently produces energy over the full human hearing spectrum with an embedded pulse that gently eases the brain to the Alpha state well known for drowsiness and sleep induction.

Answer 3

Simple, a full child will sleep until he or she is either wet and or hungry again .If u breast feed well u best be prepared to be on that child's schedule cause my child had his schedule set up for me and it was a morning diaper change a bath and then a feeding and by 6pm I fed him a bottle w/ a Lil baby cereal. @ 2 am a change feeding a burp and then the binky.......your day will start over again get used to the changes cause babies change lives 4 ever.

Answer 4

I kept my child next to me in a bassinet and when she woke I changed her, feed her and then rocked the bassinet for a little bit. You have to be very brief in the routine and try not to wake the baby to much and never play in the middle of the night. Keep things quite and dark.

Answer 5

Very carefully! Lol. It depends on the child. Swaddling them, feeding them, making sure they have a clean diaper are the best place to start. Good luck!

Answer 6

you don;t new born never sleep all night you got to do the best untill they stop there feeling times flys and soon you the baby will have a good night. Good luck!,

Answer 7

remember you are the mother ,pay attention to your baby ,find a sound that will comfort the baby and put it to sleep,soft music,celling fan ,TV,car sounds,think when the baby sleeps what sounds are there at the time

Answer 8

Nurse them to sleep. Breastmilk is full of hormones that cause sleepiness.

Answer 9

try giving the baby a bottle and rocking the baby back to sleep.
i found that this worked well for both of my children.

Answer 10

feed them, change them, make sure they are content and comfy. Turn lights down low, put him/her in the bed while they are awake. Try that if it dont work, try soft music, or singing yourself.