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Sleep Enhancers 
Routine:
In the early days, a sleep routine may not seem necessary as your
baby will probably drift off to sleep during or following his feed,
however it is never too early to introduce a pattern into your
baby's life, by making evenings a quiet time that offers the baby
plenty of time to unwind from his daily stimulation. A warm bath
will do wonders in soothing your baby, followed by a gentle massage
and a tender cuddle. The breast or bottle can be left for last,
where mother and child can spend peaceful quality time before baby
falls asleep.
Gentle movement:
While in the womb, babies were constantly rocked into a state of
serene bliss, and calming your baby with gentle movement, such as
rocking and patting may just offer your child the comfort he is
seeking. Placing your baby in her carry-cot on-top of a tumble-drier
may also be an effective method. Due to the heat however, she should
not be left there too long, and the appliance should not take
preference over her mother's arms - babies need the comfort of
parental love.
Pleasant sound:
Any baby left in isolation, is bound to feel insecure, especially
when she became accustomed to the sounds of your heartbeat, stomach
rumblings and voice while in the uterus. Try placing her in a room
that doesn't block off all noise completely or placing a radio or
musical mobile nearby.
Snug sleeping place:
Babies love to be swaddled in blankets as it offers them the 'tight'
security that was present in the womb. For this reason you will
probably find that your baby seems more content in a smaller
sleeping space than her cot. Placing her in a pram will also have
the added benefit of being rocked to sleep, or you may like to try
leaving her in her carrycot for the first few weeks - which also
means that there will be no need for disturbance if your decide to
go out.
Sufficient day-time rest:
Many mothers', in an attempt to hopefully gain a more peaceful
nights rest, try and minimise their child's day-time resting
periods, by keeping them constantly active throughout the day. This
does more harm than good - babies and children need to have frequent
rests and naps during the course of a day, and by practicing this
method, you will probably find that your child has more difficulty
in sleeping due to over-tiredness.
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