How to put a baby to sleep (in case you’re having trouble).
Many modern families can afford a separate bedroom for the child. But do not rush to “resettle” to the baby. Now psychologists agree that a healthy mental, physical and mental development of the child requires co-sleeping with his mother. Therefore, it is desirable that at least in the first half-year of life, a baby cot is not used in “full force”, ie child sleep better at night next to his mother in the parental bed. Of course, this should be no less thorough approach to the choice of the location of the cot.
The main thing is to follow a few important rules.
Cot should be placed away from heating appliances: stoves, heaters, etc., since the child is easily overheat. The doctors even believe that the child’s best super cooled than overheat. It is important to remember that at temperatures below 18 C is almost impossible to overheat the baby because the excess heat away in the process of respiration. If the temperature is above 22 C – baby easily overheat, while super cooled at a temperature not possible. The ideal temperature in the room where there is a cot – from 18 to 22 C.
It is better to limit the possibility of contact with the child allergens: next to the crib should not have carpets with dust, which is almost impossible to completely remove them, the book is better to clean the glass cabinets. It is proved that in the sources of household dust can be stored for a long time with a very nasty germs name: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Salmonella and others.
If Dad smokes on the balcony and a balcony just across the room where the baby sleeps – it is better to ask the pope gently smoke in the stairwell.
The room, in which the baby will sleep, should be well ventilated. To overestimate the role of fresh air is difficult. He is a member of hardening, which increases resistance to colds. At the same time sleep in the open air perfectly calms the baby, has a positive effect on the nervous system.
Fresh air should be a lot, but it is important that the room where there is a cot, not walking drafts. However, the problem is easy to solve, a side curtain cot with a thick cloth.
One of the most controversial issues – should be a room where there is a cot, completely isolated from the noise. Here one cannot say which is better. Not because around it are heated scientific debate, but because it’s up to you, and you – in fact you teach a child to sleep in complete silence, will suffer from it and walk on tiptoe lifetime. If you do not isolate the child from all background noise, and a dream, he will hear the quiet voices, the noise of the street – the child gets used to them, will not be frightened and be able to sleep, and you will be able to continue their chores. But, of course, we are not talking about yelling TV or radiolocation cot must be calm. By the way, read about the negative consequences of a situation where a child falls asleep under the TV section.
Thinking over the disposition of a cot, we cannot forget about security. Nearby there should be no electrical sockets and energized. Above the crib is best not to hang wall decorations.
Some plants are natural air ionizers. For example, such properties are remarkable and geranium. Very well, if some of the flora will be “live” in a room where there is a cot. However, make sure that your pets are not toxic, such as begonias and oleanders. It should also be noted that some plants such as geraniums same, can cause allergic reactions.
Cots must be in a well-lit area. And well, if the kid opens a “review” – because he was interested in everything, it is necessary not to miss anything; I want to see everything and everyone around! 🙂
One method is to wean the baby to sleep with you:
put to bed with a large soft toy so that it lay between the child and you, and so each time, thereby accustoming him to some kind of barrier between the parents. You can use a soft toy in the form of a backpack and put a heating pad inside, and then the child will feel the warmth that will accelerate addiction. At night, you have a number, but not together. You can put next to the parental bed, sofa or cot, pre-adjust the height and removing one of the walls. Gradually move the baby on his recreation area together with a soft toy. Whenever the baby wakes up and groans, tell him a few gentle words, allowing you to calm down. Push back to the toy with a heater. After a while, slowly move your cot: first place between the bed and your baby, a small piece of furniture, for example, a bedside table or a chair, then put a cot across the room, well, then move it all into the next room
