Let’s face it, we all know having kids can be absolutely knackering. All day they’re full of energy…and some like to party at night too! So it’s easy to feel bad if we can’t get baby to sleep. But it’s good to remember it’s not your fault. It’s a fact that some babies, as the saying goes, can 'sleep like a baby'… and some just don’t. Every child is different and there are lots of reasons why some sleep better than others.
Growth spurts can be a common cause of sleepless nights. Growing takes a lot of energy, so some little ones will need more feeds throughout the night… and babies get ill quite a lot as they build their immune system, so they’re bound to get grumpy during the night. And let’s not even get started on teething.
Whatever the reason, there’s a few simple things you can do to help baby and you get a good night’s sleep: Aim to keep the room between 16 and 20 degrees for a comfortable sleeping environment. Try getting into a bedtime routine: bath time, night feed and then bed. Turn bedroom lights low to help teac hbaby that night-time is for sleeping. And most of all don’t worry, in the not-so-distant future they will sleep through!
Not all babies 'sleep like a baby' and sometimes it feels like they'll never sleep the whole night through.
But here are some reasons babies might struggle to sleep and some tips for helping them drift off at night.
