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Getting baby into a sleeping routine is one of the challenges young parents have to face. In most instances, a baby establishes a pattern of sleep within the first three months, and most babies will sleep through around the time of their first birthday.<\/p>\n

But some babies, and their exhausted parents, need a bit more help when it comes to sleep time. Some of the tips may be helpful in sending baby off to dreamland.<\/p>\n

Swaddling<\/b> \u2013 Wrapping or swaddling especially very young babies give them a great sense of security and will calm most distressed babies down.<\/p>\n

Tire them<\/b> \u2013 To encourage older babies to sleep at night, tire them with lots of stimulation, playing, activities and socialising during the day, without overdoing it. If baby needs a nap during the day, keep it to about two hours.<\/p>\n

Darken the room at night<\/b> \u2013 Little ones do not develop a fear of the dark until around the age of two. A dimmer switch or a nightlight is more for your benefit than for theirs.<\/p>\n

Soothing<\/b> \u2013 A musical mobile that hangs over the cot can be a great help in soothing baby to drift off to sleep. Some babies respond to the soothing sounds of gentle music, a water feature and even the humming sound of household appliances or a computer.<\/p>\n

Abba<\/b> \u2013 Put baby in a sling and gently jog him or her up and down. The physical closeness and your heartbeat will help settle baby down.<\/p>\n

Get moving<\/b> \u2013 Motion is a tried and trusted method of getting babies to sleep. Rocking baby in your arms, a glider or a rocking chair can achieve this. You can also try bouncing on a ball while holding baby or putting baby in a bouncy seat or swing.<\/p>\n

Driving in the car<\/b> \u2013 This is for the really desperate. The motion of the vehicle, the bumping across the road surface and the hum of the engine combine to send baby off to sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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