Every child should sleep during the day until he is 4 years old. Sleep is simply necessary for a child, since a growing organism simply can not function for 12 hours in a row. Children, of course, do not understand this, so when they begin to put them in bed in the day, they begin to rebel. As much as the child does not rebel, do not go on about it. Here are some tips that will help parents answer the question of how to put the baby to sleep during the day.
Why do small children need to sleep during the day?
The child, as a rule, learns the world with interest, therefore refuses to sleep during the day, because he is sorry to waste his time for sleep. But it is worth giving in to the whim of a child and not putting him to sleep, then by evening he becomes whiny and capricious. In most cases, a child who has not slept in the day, falls asleep before dinner, and wakes up around 9 pm, rested and ready for new discoveries and games. Most likely, the child will calm down and will lay down to sleep closer to midnight, and will wake up early in the morning. Thus, the regime of the day is violated. The more often the situation will be repeated, the more difficult it will be to put the child to sleep in the daytime. But the child just needs a day's sleep in order to relax, relieve emotional tension, gain strength. In short, the daytime sleep of a child is an obligatory component of the correct regime of the day.
From the first days we observe the child
Each child has his own biorhythm and temperament. Therefore, if you are careful, you can see how the child behaves before falling asleep: he turns, yawns, quietly lies. Noticing such "harbingers" of sleep you will not only understand what the child wants, but also be able to adapt to the needs of the child.
When should the child be laid to sleep?
It is better to divide the daytime rest into 2 parts, the first time to sleep after breakfast, and the second time after lunch. The desire to sleep can be expressed in different ways. The kid can yawn, rub eyes, and can begin to play with the greatest activity.
Remember the rituals
Every day, putting the child to sleep, it is necessary to observe a certain sequence of actions. For example, pull curtains, put pajamas on a child, put it in a crib, pat on the belly or on the back, tell a story or sing a lullaby.
Cozy bed
Sometimes a child can not fall asleep because of inconvenience: too heavy a blanket, a hard mattress, a pillow for it is too high. Therefore, the child should have a comfortable bed and bed linen. Linen should be made of natural fabric.
Walk more on the street
Everyone knows that sleep is a rest. Therefore, make sure that the child is tired and wants to rest. Before lunch, the child should move more, walk in the fresh air. If a child spends his energy on the street, then upon returning home, he will want to lie down and most likely he will fall asleep quickly. Active time can be at home. But 30-60 minutes before sleep is recommended for calm communication.
Calm and only calmness
Often a grown up child, while in bed, asks for something to show or bring. But when the next request is already the tenth, it is difficult to restrain and not get angry. But you need to keep yourself in hand.
I will not and do not want to!
If you can not persuade your child to go to sleep in the daytime, then it is necessary to change his regime of the day. You can, for example, instead of a two-day daytime sleep, try to lay the child in the afternoon once. If the child moves little, spends little time on the street, then he will not have time to get tired and will find himself from daytime sleep. But if the child stubbornly does not want to sleep during the day, despite all the tricks, it is necessary to turn to a pediatric neurologist for advice.
When can I refuse daytime sleep?
At about the age of four, children stop sleeping during the day. Some children refuse to sleep the day before. However, in most cases, the child's desire does not coincide with his capabilities. If a child does not sleep in the daytime, and then cries and fits, then he is not yet ready to give up daytime sleep.
Remember! If a child who has been sleeping more than three hours in a row for more than three hours, it is necessary to wake him cautiously so that there are no problems with the evening falling asleep.