The single biggest most believed myth about newborn baby sleeping habits.

The single biggest most believed myth about newborn baby sleeping habits.

Until you have your own baby or have a great exposure to babies, most people tend

to think that for your newborn baby sleep  just happens when your little one is tired.  

This has to be one of the biggest myths around babies and sleep.

Newborn Baby sleeping

Thankfully we are learning and more people are realising that this isn’t necessarily the case.  I have seen 1 or 2 babies who have just gone to sleep where they are no matter what was happening around them.  I don’t mean newborns who tend to sleep easily in the first few weeks or so.  I am alluding to babies once they have gotten a little older at least 1-2 months or more where sleep is commonly a little more challenging at times. And a lot more challenging at other times.

So what is the single biggest most believed myth about babies and sleep?

That your baby will just go to sleep when they are tired.

Babies until about 3-4 months of age particularly, may require some help from you to go to sleep.  This is normal and common and will help build that trusting relationship they need for survival.  They may be able to go to sleep on their own at times and  if they do that is okay.  By helping your little one to sleep in this early time be assured it will not cause unhelpful habits for when your baby is older.

Why does  your baby fight sleep?

Remember babies have their senses turned on high to learn about their environment and also for survival. Babies will often show us the cues to let us know they are tired but to those uninitiated the signs can be fleeting and unclear. This is what makes it harder for babies to go sleep easily, added to their general immaturity of all their systems particularly their digestive system.

Your baby doesn’t fight sleep- he or she just needs some help at times.

For your newborn baby sleep to happen easily, keep these ideas in mind to make it easier for everyone.

For more information about developing sleep habits and routines that are helpful for your baby, visit our website for online resources to get started  at insyncwithinfants.com.