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craftyladybug · 1 month

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babysleep-guide25 · 2 years

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Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule in the First Year

Is this normal?

Are you reaching for that third cup of joe after being up multiple times last night? Feeling worried that the nighttime interruptions will never end?

Especially when you’re a little — ok, a lot— sleep deprived, it’s only natural to have many questions and even some anxiety about your infant’s sleep patterns.

We’re here for you with answers. First, take a deep breath and remind yourself that there is a wide range of normal sleep behaviors for infants in their first year of life.

Every baby is a unique individual — and that means differences in how they sleep. But let’s take a look at some general trends that you may experience.

Birth through 2 months old

You’ve made it home from the hospital with your little one, and it probably seems like all your baby wants to do is sleep. (Two words: Enjoy it!) During the first few months of your baby’s life, they’ll spend upwards of 15–16 hours a day sleeping.

These trips to dreamland are going to come in lots of small chunks revolving around a cycle of eating, pooping, and sleeping, though. While this can offer you the opportunity to grab some zzz’s during the day while your infant is asleep, the need for frequent feedings usually means that a newborn is up every 2–3 hours day and night — and thus, so are you.

Why so many meals? The first 10 to 14 days of a baby’s life are spent getting back to their original birth weight. During this time, you may even need to wake a sleeping baby. (A horrible feeling, we know.)

Once they’re back to their birth weight, your pediatrician will likely say you do not need to wake your baby to feed at night. This may allow you to go longer between feeds in the evening hours.

But before you start your victory sleep dance (or just victory sleep, really), you should know that for newborn breastfed babies, it’s normal for them to wake every 3 to 4 hours during the night to feed even if you’re not waking them.

Some babies may achieve a slightly longer stretch of around 6 hours as they approach 3 months old, so some sustained shut-eye may arrive in the near future.

Newborn infants commonly fail to recognize the cycles of day and night. To help develop this understanding, you can offer more simulation and light during daytime hours.

To further encourage good sleeping habits, create a quiet, dark environment for night sleep and put your baby to sleep in a crib when they’re drowsy, but not yet asleep.

3 to 5 months old

After your first 6 to 8 weeks as a new parent, you’ll likely begin to notice that your baby is more alert and wants to spend more time interacting with you during the day. Around this time you may also notice that your baby drops one of their naps and sleeps about an hour less each day.

As stretches between sleep cycles lengthen, sleep patterns will also begin to develop. At least one long stretch of about 6 hours of sleep or more may start to appear at night. You can encourage this and don’t need to wake up your little one unless recommended by a doctor to do so.

Continue to put your baby down for sleep in a drowsy, but not fully asleep state. This will set up future success and help with teaching your infant to soothe themselves back to sleep — a very valuable skill!

If you haven’t already created some nighttime routines, you may want to consider doing that now. These routines can be sleep-savers as your child begins to experience sleep regressions and developmental leaps.

Wait… did you say sleep regressions? So, yes — just when your baby falls into a nice rhythm of only one or two wake-ups a night, you may find that they seem to be reverting to waking up more frequently. They may also start to take shorter naps again during the day. These are some key signals that the 4-month sleep regression has begun.

Although this is called a sleep regression, it’s really a sign that your infant is developing, so hang in there and trust that better sleep lies ahead!

Tips for better sleep

Help your baby know that it’s nighttime by making sure that shades are drawn and lights stay low or off.

Establish a bedtime routine early! This can help to send your little one the message that it’s time for a good, long rest. (This can also be helpful during times of sleep regression as a way to soothe your baby with a familiar routine.)

Encourage your baby to eat frequently during the day and especially in the hours leading up to bedtime. During growth spurts, it’ll be much easier for you if they cluster feed during the day — not at 2 a.m.!

Expect changes. (Welcome to parenthood!)

Just when you think you think you’ve got it all figured out and your baby is following a sleep pattern, things may change.

Take a deep breath and remind yourself that it’s because different stages of growth and development require different patterns and amounts of sleep. Your calm attitude can go a long way in soothing your baby back to sleep — you’ve got this.

The takeaway (and taking care of you!)

Although it may seem like forever and a day before your baby will be sleeping through the night, longer chunks of sleeping time will appear before you know it.

As you and your little one navigate the challenging nights that can be part of the first year, make sure to prioritize self-care and enjoy as many sleepy cuddles as you can.

Here are our favorite self-care tips, from new parents like you:

Exercise, even if you don’t always feel like it. (The endorphin boost will have you thanking us.) This can be as simple as a daily stroller walk (or jog, if you’re feeling ambitious) or app-led yoga sesh while your sweet babe naps.

Find time each day to talk with other adults — especially other adults who can relate to what you’re going through as a new parent or just make you laugh.

Get outside alone or with a baby to enjoy some fresh air and soak up some sunshine.

Make sure to prioritize time for your personal care routine. Freshly washed hair and the scent of your favorite body wash can improve your mood and wake you up!

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janellessoapsandsucculents · 1 year

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kelliemccourtauthor · 2 years

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If you want to hear some interesting, thought provoking conversations, go to a @sistersincrimeau In Conversation event. The ever wonderful @pamelafreemanauthor was in fine form mediating the event. The the thought provoking @janecaro57 discussed her first foray into fiction #themother along with debut author @raecairnswrites discussing her novel #thegoodmother Some very interesting parallels and differences. Definitely TBR ASAP. #womensupportingwomen #femaleauthors #debut #recommended #recommendations #aussiemums #mumlife #mom #mothers #tbr #thriller #socialcommentary #australianartist (at Sydney, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch9giKBriRk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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kindtokidz-toys · 1 year

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winniminiphotography · 8 months

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animalover-ry · 1 year

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goldcoastgirl360 · 1 year

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coachmayseq · 1 year

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Hi 👋🏻

I see you 👀

I feel you 🫂

I understand you 🤗

When the days been crazy. Busy. Hectic. Challenging. Slow. Quiet. Demanding.

It all means that you didn’t take time out for yourself.

And how can you expect to keep going? No one can pour from an empty cup right?

So we stay up late to catch up. Chat to our friends. Scroll. Watch. Read. Eat. Alone.

No interruptions.

No expectations.

…

I don’t have a clean answer for this post except to say:

You have to put on your oxygen mask 😷 first before helping your kids.

Be mindful those late nights aren’t tallying up. ⏰

Find an hour during the day. Look for it. Squeeze it out somewhere.

Hope this is helpful. Feel free to share with your friends!

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sleepysilk · 2 years

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craftyladybug · 1 month

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laibakhalidsblog · 3 years

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And, like the moon, we must go through phases of emptiness to feel full again.

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cashsau · 3 years

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Gift Ideas by Cash’s

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Giving a gift to a young child brings a special warmth to our hearts. However, when giving a gift, personalised gift ideas are some of the most treasured. Why? Because they show your little one that you care enough to take the time to add a little something special to their gift that makes it all their own.

So, if you're looking for some fun, creative personalised gift ideas, go no further! Here are a few ideas from the creators of the best personalised gifts Australia has to offer!

5 Personalised Gift Ideas Your Little One's Will Treasure

We know just how much young children love personalised gifts, especially when it helps them feel a bit more independent. Lacking personalised gift ideas? Here's five to help get you started:

1. Customised Pet Leads & Collars for Those with Fur-Siblings

Have you ever let your child choose the family pet's name? Then you know just how much pride they take in the process! Share the joy of your new furry family member by letting your child create a customised pet lead or collar and allow their bond to flourish!

2. Customised Clothing Labels for Your Budding Fashionista

We know that children have the biggest imaginations, and one way they express their creative style is through their wardrobe. If your child has expressed an interest in fashion and style, why not create a custom clothing label that features their name?

Not only will it help foster their creative side by giving them their own "fashion" label, but it will make their articles easily identifiable for parents.

3. Personalised Luggage Straps for Those Special Family Trips

Does your family do much travelling? Teach your children the responsibility of packing the essentials by letting them help you with the process. Creating a customised luggage strap for each child will give them a sense of pride knowing that they have their own bag and while you are preparing for a trip, let them help you buy packing their essentials in their personal suitcase.

4. Personalised Lunch Bag for Your Child's First Day of School/Daycare

It can be an emotional time when your little ones start to take their first steps into independence! Whether they are getting ready for their first days of out-of-home childcare or jetting off to school, they'll need something to keep their lunch/snack in! If that's the case, a customised lunch bag makes for a perfect personalised gift idea!

5. Customised Water Bottles for Any Child on the Go!

Hydration is crucial for anyone, especially for growing children. Keep your child hydrated with a water bottle all their own! Let them choose from a variety of fonts, colours and images to keep them excited about staying hydrated.

The Best Personalised Gifts Australia Has to Offer

If you're looking for the best personalised gifts in Australia, then look no further than Cash's!

With over 100 years in the business, Cash's understands just how excited you are for your personalised gift ideas to come to life. That's why we take special care to ensure your ideas come to life exactly the way you picture them!

Ready to start a custom project? Then contact us today for more information!

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kindtokidz-toys · 1 year

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🐰 Easter is very close and our gorgeous Bunny Hop Mixer Set by Manhattan Toys is the perfect last minute gift idea! 🎁 We have express shipping on this item to most major cities (excluding WA, NT and TAS) so hop online for your last minute Easter gifts! 😜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #earlylearning #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #teachersofinstagram #montessori #montessoritoddler #montessoriathome #montessoribaby #montessoriinspired #montessorikids #montessoritoys #reggioinspired #imaginativeplay #invitationtoplay #woodentoys #waldorfinspired #kidsroominspo #kidsinteriors #playbasedlearning #aussiemum #melbournemum #sydneymum #brisbanemums #perthmumsandbubs #tasmaniamums #adelaidemums #shopsmall #shoplocal https://www.instagram.com/p/CqXcSouuXLu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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violetashes · 4 years

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The world is new through my parenting eyes. My kids are frustrating, strong & crazy creatures but watching them & helping them grow is a unique & constantly changing experience. Life is interesting, there are rare quiet moments & I count to 5, A LOT. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✌🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ © 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟿 𝚅𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝙰𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚜 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #quote #quoteyourself #mentalhealth #kids #quotes #havingkids #parenting #family #expectations #learning #parentlife #Mum #AussieMums #IAm #01092019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 💻: violetashes.wordpress.com 👻: VioletAshes [Snapchat] 🐦: VioletAshes [Twitter] 🎶: violet_ashes [Spotify] 📌: vi0letashes [Pinterest] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (at Adelaide, South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B50NcdCDHPR/?igshid=qlcai4u0kj8h

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aliceeggy · 2 years

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HAPPY EARLY MOTHERS DAY!!!!

I MADE THIS!!!!

#mothersday #mums #moms #aussiemums

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