i have a two month old and i was wondering if i give him a bath with lavender and chamomile if it would but him to sleep faster and calm him down.
2007-03-04 12:01:13 · 7 answers · asked by firedragon122003 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Take him for a drive if you can. Great way of getting them to sleep. But yeah i think it would work. not too much in the bath tho
2007-03-04 12:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by chrisbowe82 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't beat a lavender bath for relaxing. Use a drop or two of essential oil for a FULL BATH once the bath has run - otherwise the oil will evaporate in the heat.
I don't think it helps an infant get to sleep; mine was a self calmer. and 'manual intervention' was never the best idea.
My baby loved the sound of a detuned radio (on FM) - and much less hassle than driving or washing machines.... 5 to 10 mins - not all night. I even use the same myself when I'm in a hotel that's too close to a noisy road!!
I think you can buy 'sleep machines' in the USA that generate white noise if you find it really does work
2007-03-04 12:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
giving your baby a warm bath before bedtime helps in relaxing the baby. if you want to use lavender and chamomile, i would suggest using johnson and johnson lavender and chamomile body wash and lotion
2007-03-04 17:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does soothe them but unfortunatly it's not a magic wand that will put your baby to sleep like that! I only wish! Your baby will fall asleep when your baby learns the skills to do so. The bath soap does smell great and maybe it has somewhat of a relaxing effect on mommy too!
Best of luck
2007-03-04 13:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Allie D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lavender is known to calm, but there are other ways to put your baby to sleep. You could try putting them in their carseat & turn the dryer on, put the carseat on top of the washer/dryer & the vibration will put the baby to sleep. Driving in the car works, Swaddling the baby and holding them in their side while swaddled works (wonders!). Good Luck!
2007-03-04 12:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult your child's pediatrician first, as lavender & chamomile might be too harsh for his skin. If they say it's okay, I'd go for it...anything to get your little one to sleep! :-)
2007-03-04 12:05:12 · answer #6 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will calm him or you can also try johnsons & johnsons vaper bath that worked great when my son was little make sure he's fed burped and changed before!he'll definetly sleep!
2007-03-04 12:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋