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Baby Sleep Patterns – How Naps Ensure Good Night’s Sleep
How much sleep your baby has at naptime can affect the quality of his sleep at night time according to research. If your baby is allowed too late in the day it will almost certainly be difficult for him to sleep at his usual bedtime. You should monitor your baby’s biological clock and his sleep times; this will attune you to his rhythm which should then be followed daily to ensure that night times are not a problem. Keep an eye out for your baby and watch for the “sleepy signals” like yawning and rubbing of his eyes, which will tell you when he is ready for his nap time. It is imperative that you let him sleep, as once he is overtired he may have trouble getting to sleep.
Be consistent and note when he is ready for a nap by the signals – these will include a decrease in activity as he winds down, he is noticeably quieter, loses interest in his toys and people, starts to yawn and becomes fussy. Don’t wait too long as he may get his “second wind”, starting to become active again so making it difficult to settle down and nap. By responding as soon as you see the signals will make for a less fussier child later on in the day or approaching evening. It can be a little frustating trying to deal with a crabby child if they haven’t had sufficient nap times. After a week or so you will be used to your baby’s biological clock and recognise the signals that indicate he is ready for a nap. You should then find it a breeze to keep to a consistent napping schedule for your child, making it easier on both of you.
Getting into a nap routine is just as important for you and your child. You need to develop a schedule, just as you do before each bedtime. This will of course be different to what you do at night time, adding similar events like soothing music. The daily routine should be followed accordingly, but if there is a change such as a family outing where your child has been active or he has been involved in some other activity, then of course you adjust accordingly. Your baby will soon recognise the cues that signal when naptime is near, and learn the nap routine, so that he is able to settle down easier.
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