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It always concerns me to hear that there are parents using sleep medications for getting baby to sleep I’m not only concerned about the baby but I’m also worried about the parent’s wellbeing. Sleeping pills are completely unsuitable for babies and can do them a lot of harm in later life.
A sleeping babyis the family’s main goal when they’re tired which is why some choose to giving their baby “something to help him sleep”. But your baby could be in for a lifetime of sleeping pill dependence. In later life he may find his sleep is of poor quality.
No tests have ever been done on the effects of sleep medication on infants. In the case of some over-the-counter medications containing histamines (For example Sominex) the effects can be reversed and they can act as a stimulant. As you can imagine, getting baby to sleep using over the counter meds would be counter productive.
However these unfortunate parents warrant sympathy rather than condemnation because they’re typically at their wits end Parents around the world are looking for the latest tips and techniques, hoping for some new information. Thousands of dollars are spent annually with just one purpose – getting baby to sleep.
The main issues parents have are:
? Their baby sleeps most of the day but is awake most of the night.
? Baby goes to sleep but won’t stay asleep.
? Baby becomes very distraught when put to bed at night and cries loudly.
If you’re a stay at home mom, you may be able to catch up with some sleep during the day. For those parents who have a full time job outside the home, however, it can be extremely hard to cope with.
If you can identify with this, then take heart! There are better ways to get your baby to sleep and it’s not difficult at all.
Try these baby sleep tips, they really work…
Leaving baby to cry for a while This one’s not for the faint hearted! It involves leaving your baby to cry for a set amount of time before going in to comfort him. As you progress, the time between visits increases. This may sound hard hearted but it definitely works.
I know the above won’t appeal to everyone. However, realize that you’re setting baby up with good sleep habits for life.
Create a sleep schedule – Even a simple one works well. A bath followed by a cuddle and a short bedtime story will do wonders. Don’t include stimulating activities like games into the schedule and do everything in the same order at the same time of night.
Natural remedies – If you’re a busy mom or dad this can be the best option. Natural and alternative remedies are a safer and more efficient choice for getting baby to sleep.
Tags: getting baby to sleep, sleeping pills
Posted in New Baby · December 26th, 2009 · Comments (0)
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