3 effective methods will easily solve the child's sleep problem

Many parents are concerned about the sleep of newborns or young children. Many complain that their baby sleeps too little or does not sleep well at night. 16 hours of sleep per day is normal for a baby. This sleep requirement varies depending on age. Baby sleep is never continuous but is mostly fragmented and disorganized. If a baby sleeps for a long time during the day, then his nighttime sleep pattern may be erratic. That is, it is quite common for a baby to sleep less at night. But not sleeping at night or sleeping less is not only bad for the baby's health, but it also has a negative impact on the daily routine of parents. Today's feature is about solving baby sleep problems!

The main causes of sleep problems in children 

There can be many reasons why a child may not sleep at night. Three of these reasons are noteworthy.

• Inability to sleep due to hunger or other reasons
• Feeling any kind of physical discomfort
• Suddenly not being able to be near or touch your mother

This sleep schedule disaster is quite challenging for parents. So today I will discuss some effective methods to make the baby's night sleep more comfortable and regular. I hope this will easily solve the baby's sleep problem.

Farber method

The Farber method is a popular method for teaching children to fall asleep spontaneously. It is named after Richard Farber, director of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center at Children's Hospital. It teaches children to fall asleep on their own.

How this method works

In this method, babies learn to associate certain activities or events with sleep and seek out similar events to fall asleep again after waking up at night. For example, if your baby needs to be rocked to sleep every night, or breastfed, your baby will look forward to the same things to fall asleep again. The Farber method also involves associating certain events with the baby's sleep pattern.

1) First, put your baby in his crib or bed, say goodnight, and leave the room. If the baby starts crying, wait outside for 5 minutes. After five minutes, enter the room and calm him down without lifting him from the crib. Then leave the room again.

2) Now wait for 10 minutes and then enter the room and calm him down. In this way, increase the time interval each time and get the baby used to it. This way, the baby becomes associated with the cradle or bed and he starts to understand that he has to sleep here. As a result, after a few days, the baby gets used to falling asleep only when he goes to that particular bed.

If you are consistent, the Farber method can be effective within about three to seven days. With this method, even if the baby cries while sleeping for the first few days, it does not have any negative effects on the baby.

Disadvantages

If you have difficulty tolerating your baby's crying , you may find it difficult to benefit from this method. Some babies do not respond to the Farber method. If your baby does not respond to it within 15 days, you will need to choose another method.

Wake up after a certain time

1) This method involves first observing your baby's sleep pattern for a week. Wake your baby up about 15 minutes before the time he or she wakes up.

2) Gradually increase this time, so that the baby's sleep duration becomes longer and night wakings decrease. This method will reduce the baby's crying and you will gain control over the baby's sleeping and waking patterns.

3) Don't be hesitant to wake your baby. Most parents don't feel comfortable waking their baby up when they are sleeping peacefully. This method takes some time. It may take about three to four weeks for it to take effect. So, don't get impatient.

Sleeping in the family bed

This method is very common in our country to solve the problem of baby's sleep. In this method, the baby sleeps with the parents every night. In this, the baby feels safe. Even if he wakes up suddenly from sleep, the baby sees the parents next to him and feels relieved. This method is convenient for breastfeeding the baby. At the same time, it increases the baby's sense of security and peace.

Disadvantages

Sometimes, sleeping between parents can cause suffocation in the baby. If the bed is not wide enough, it can disrupt sleep. Therefore, to apply this method, the bed must be wide so that everyone can sleep comfortably.

In addition to these methods, you can follow some simple tips to help your baby sleep regularly.

Tips

1. Create a specific routine and put your child to bed at the same time every day so that he gets used to sleeping at the same time.

2. Make sure the baby's stomach is full before going to bed. Make sure the baby doesn't go to bed hungry.

3. Keep the child busy with various games in the evening so that he sleeps soundly at night.

4. If your baby wakes up in the middle of the night, instead of picking him up, gently pat him on the back or stroke his head to help him fall back to sleep.

It is not possible to bring a baby's sleep pattern into a routine overnight. Each method discussed here to put a baby to sleep takes time to be effective. So take time to understand your baby's sleep pattern and choose a method according to his needs. Be patient, try to create a safe and comfortable sleeping environment for your baby step by step. Remember, every baby is different. It may take time to find a method that works for them. Therefore, do not put any pressure on your baby. As a parent, your love, care and compassion will help your baby overcome his sleep problems and establish a good routine.

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Dr. Tazrina Rahman Jenny