Sleep & Cradle®️

  Crafting a Consistent Routine Dr Deborah Givan, a distinguished clinical paediatrician at Indiana University School of Medicine, emphasises the significance of environmental cues in signalling sleep time for babies. Dimming lights and reducing noise approximately 30 minutes before bedtime aids in synchronising the baby's internal clock. Dr Givan recommends initiating this routine by 6 to 8 weeks of age. Nurturing Self-Soothing Skills While newborns may require soothing to sleep, it's essential to gradually transition them towards self-soothing. Heather Turgeon, a reputable sleep consultant, advises practising putting the baby down awake, particularly for the first nap of the day. This fosters independence in falling asleep and facilitates uninterrupted rest. Distinguishing Feeding from Sleeping Amy Pate underscores the importance of dissociating feeding from sleeping, especially for breastfeeding mothers. Establishing this demarcation prevents the baby from associating sleep