Bedtime Calming

For a good night's sleep it is important to establish a calming bedtime routine for your baby, helping them to feel relaxed and safe before falling asleep. There are many different techniques you can use to calm your baby. Some parents find that it helps to let your baby let off some steam, getting rid of any pent up energy before trying to settle him or her down for the night. As long as you follow up any rowdy play with a quieter activity such as a bath or story before bedtime, this can be a useful way to ensure a good night's sleep.

Many parents find that bath time is the best bedtime routine, as the baby will find sitting in warm water to be a soothing experience, becoming warm and clean to ease into bedtime. In addition, it is a good way to spend time with the baby. Other ideas include playing a quiet game such as peek-a-boo, as long as it doesn't get the baby too excited. Another good routine is spending some time talking to the baby. The sound of your voice will be familiar and calming to your baby and gently lull him or her to sleep.

Some other ideas include bedtime stories, singing lullabies, playing relaxing music. These should all help to relax your baby and settle him or her into sleep.