We spoke to four different baby sleep experts for their top tips on getting your baby to sleep without being held.
and she says holding your baby while they fall asleep is only a problem ifShe says: "The first thing I always suggest a parent considers is whether holding their child to sleep is actually creating a problem. Contrary to popular belief, some babies who fall asleep in arms transfer into bed and sleep beautifully!
"Assuming the time has come to change things, a little preparation can go a long way. For a baby who falls asleep in arms, that is often their only or strongly dominant cue for sleep. "So, if they are placed in their cot to fall asleep, they really don't know what is being asked of them. Spending a little time creating some positive, sustainable sleep signals, for example, using an, introducing an age-appropriate comforter or having a special bedtime ‘sign-off’ phrase, can help a little one to understand that it's time to fall asleep - whether they are in arms or their sleep space.
"The idea is to introduce the additional cues alongside still holding to sleep for a good few weeks, before moving on to supporting a baby to fall asleep in a different way."Let’s talk about your new family’s sleep"Babies often sense our desperation and this makes them feel nervous," she explains. "I am frequently explaining that you can't sleep with your foot on the gas pedal.
"Instead of thinking 'I have to get my baby to go to sleep', think 'I have to get my baby to calm down'. Once they're less stressed, sleep will come more easily, and this starts with us first calming ourselves, taking a step back, a deep breath, and finding some peace.""The easiest way to get your arms back is often to try another sleep location that involves contact or motion.
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