The best gestures to help baby sleep!
Baby sleep is one of the biggest concerns for new parents. A restful night’s sleep is essential—not just for your little one, but for Mum and Dad too!
While every child has their own unique sleep pattern, there are simple little routines that can help your baby fall asleep more easily and peacefully.
Here are 4 gentle tips to help your baby drift off to dreamland.
Babywearing to Soothe and Reassure
When it comes to helping your baby fall asleep, one of the most effective techniques is still “babywearing”.
To recreate the comfort of the womb, you can carry your baby close to your body using a wrap or sling. This closeness to your body mimics the sensations they experienced in the womb. With your heartbeat, body warmth, and gentle movements, your baby feels calm, safe, and secure.
The benefits of babywearing are well-documented. It not only soothes your little one, but also supports digestion and helps reduce colic thanks to the upright position. Babywearing can even help regulate their heart rate, which in turn promotes deeper sleep.
In short, there are plenty of great reasons to “wear” your baby to help them fall asleep more easily.
Tummy Massage for Better Digestion
When babies cry at night, it’s often a sign of discomfort or stress.
In many cases, the cause is a digestive issue!
In fact, colic affects up to 20% of infants.
To help your baby feel more comfortable and ease tummy troubles, gentle abdominal massage can work wonders. Lay your baby on their back and gently move your hand just below the belly button in a slow, clockwise motion. Repeat for 5 to 10 minutes to help soothe them. Don’t hesitate to use preventive massage techniques—even when there are no signs of discomfort—to support a peaceful night’s sleep!
The Power of Sucking
The need to suck is very strong in babies, especially during the first 6 months.
They instinctively want to suck on things to soothe and comfort themselves. This is known as non-nutritive sucking. It also helps stimulate the bones at the base of the skull and releases the tension built up throughout the day. Whether it’s a pacifier, a thumb, or your breast if you’re breastfeeding, sucking can be a real game-changer for a calm and restful night.
Foot Reflexology for Soothing Sleep
If massage helps calm your baby, you might want to explore the benefits of foot reflexology!
While Mum or Dad holds baby in their arms, the other can gently take one foot and start massaging the arch. Be sure to use a light touch—this should be gentle and never too firm.
To encourage sleep, focus on the big toe. Hold it softly between your thumb and index finger, tracing around the edge before moving toward the centre. Repeat the process on the other foot—and that’s it!
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