If the kid is sick, put up with the idea that several upcoming nights will be restless. Before going to bed, ease the breathing of a small patient: clean the spout, raise the head of the bed (for example, by placing a small book under the mattress), moisten the air in the room. Breasts up to 3-4 months feel discomfort in a large bed: they remember well how closely and comfortably it was in the mother's abdomen, and unlimited space causes them a sense of anxiety. If possible, use a compact cradle or a large wicker basket at first. If the crumb sleeps in his crib, put it in the foothold: so he can not crawl with his head under the blanket. Cover the child with a lightweight bikini blanket, and do not use quilted down until the year is over. The most convenient option is a sleeping bag-envelope: from the top it looks like a sundress or blouse, from below - on a bag fastened with a zipper or buttons. Sleeping bag can not be thrown off, and the options for bags are different: from thin cotton for the summer to insulated with a sintepon for the winter. Do not put the crumb to sleep in the same clothes in which he is awake. Dressing in the "sleeping toilet" should be part of the evening ritual: for the baby this will be a signal of preparation for sleep. Nightwear should be spacious (half the size), cotton, with a minimum of seams, buttons, zippers and buttons; the fasteners must be in front. Long ties are an unsafe part: the kid can get confused in them. The cap or kerchief is superfluous.
Newborns sleep restlessly, their hands and feet are involuntarily trembling. Until two or three months, this is normal, a consequence of physiological hypertonic muscle. Movements sometimes awaken the baby, so you can tie crumbs to the body crosswise diaper. At the same time leave the legs free. If you are a supporter of complete swaddling, remember that it should not be tight so as not to interfere with normal blood circulation and breathing. Children are conservative, and innovations knock them out of the rut. The ritual of going to sleep should not be changed: bathing - changing clothes - feeding - stowage. Before going to bed read a fairy tale, sing a lullaby. How much time to spend on styling, decide for yourself: some children have 15 minutes, others need at least an hour. When the kid almost fell asleep, kiss him and leave the room.
After closing the door behind you, listen. Does the baby mumble and whimper? Most likely, he is dissatisfied with the situation, but after a couple of minutes he will calm down. A loud cry does not mean that something terrible has happened: just a little one categorically does not agree with your departure. Wait five minutes before returning. If the crying does not stop, go into the room, calm the baby: stroke on the head, but do not take in your hands or rock. Go away again for 5-10 minutes. Begin to teach the child to sleep alone at 4-6 months. Follow this script every night until the baby is used to falling asleep alone (it will take from a week to three). Do not use the baby's bed as an arena: it confuses the baby, as it frightens the sleeping place with a playground.
In what position should the baby sleep? The positions on the abdomen and on the back for up to three months are not safe: if the baby lies on his back, he can snort, he can choke: lying "on the stomach" is useful for normalizing the intestine, but it is better for the baby to sleep that day under your supervision. The ideal posture for the newborn is on the side, with alternating sides. At the age of about 5-7 months, almost all children are already changing their sleeping positions. Turned on the baby's belly back on his side do not need to turn around, so as not to disturb him. Do not jump and rush to help whenever a kid squeaks, whimpers, or stirs: it does not mean that he woke up. But your intervention will wake her up. Daytime sleep is important for a young child. The newborn sleeps almost constantly, not distinguishing between day and night, and each sleep-wake cycle lasts from 30 minutes to three hours. In 2-4-month-old children, there are two daily "quiet hours", in total up to five hours. The older the child, the shorter his daytime sleep: a year-old baby can sleep only once a day for about 2.5 hours. If the child does not sleep well at night, do not deprive him of a day's sleep in the hope that by the evening he will become more tired and will quickly close his eyes. This strategy can work exactly the opposite: an overexcited toddler to go to sleep will be longer, sleep worse, and in the morning he will raise the whole house at dawn. If the parents from the first days do not go on tiptoe and do not soundproof the baby, he gets used to sleeping under a constant sound background and will feel comfortable. Wake him up can ... absolute silence. If the noise outside the window still embarrasses you, include quiet classical music. It will not block the knocking of a jackhammer, but the roar of cars on the street will not be heard.