3) How to Sleep
Unlike adults, newborn have no idea what is going on. Try teaching your newborn the differences between day and night. For instance keep the lights on and carry on a normal daytime routine. This routine should include a lot of interaction and play. When nighttime comes, dim the lights and turn off the T.V. Try to avoid any stimulating activity that would excite you baby. Teaching these differences between day and night will help your newborn (even in the early days) to distinguish when to sleep and when to play.
4) SwaddleYour newborn is born with reflexes to help her survive. This is something that we cannot change and it is part of their physiological makeup. These reflexes slowly disappear as conscious activity takes over. In the first few weeks, the Moro reflex will cause your baby to feel as if they are falling back and will result in a sudden jerk of the arms and head back. This reflex can startle a sleeping baby and even wake them. Try swaddling your newborn if this reflex becomes a sleep problem. Swaddling a newborn helps them feels safe and sound and can let them adjust to the outside world slowly.
If your instinct is telling you something is wrong with your newborn call you Pediatrician. A hidden medical reason may be causing your newborn to wake more frequently. Ruling out any serious conditions will also help Mom and Dad sleep better too!
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