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How to Make Baby Sleep at Night
Infants are known to have a sleep pattern that very often wakes them up at odd hours in the night. If you’re a new mother, this erratic sleep pattern may be causing you to lose out on a lot of sleep. Once your baby is a few months older, you will see a pattern to your baby’s sleep and you may be able to help him sleep longer in the night and keep yourself from sleep deprivation.
Why Is Your Newborn Baby Not Sleeping At Night?
Your baby’s sleepless nights may be caused due to many reasons. Some of the common reasons why babies wake up in the night are,
Your baby needs to be fed.
Your baby may face some discomfort and requires your physical comfort.
Teething may cause a lot of pain and prevent the baby from sleeping
Is It Normal for Babies to Not Sleep Through the Night?
A baby will sleep for around 16 hours each day, and most of this sleep is fragmented and disorganised. Since your baby will be getting a significant portion of his sleep during the day, his night time sleeping pattern may be erratic. Hence, it is fairly common for a baby to not sleep through the night. Typically, babies also need regular feeds in the night as their stomach doesn’t keep them full for an extended period of time, which contributes to the irregular sleep pattern.
Does Night Waking Last for a Longer Time?
Many parents are keen to know when do babies begin to sleep through the night in hopes of catching some coveted sleep. Most babies tend to develop a sleep pattern that can be recognised around their fourth month. However, some babies may begin sleeping through the night even at six weeks of age. While others take longer to do this, your baby should be able to sleep for long hours in the night around the age of four to six months.
Some Effective Methods For Sound Sleep
Here are some methods that can help your baby sleep through the night.
1. Ferberizing
A popular method used is the Ferber method named after Richard Ferber, the director of the Centre for Paediatric Sleep Disorders at Children’s Hospital, this technique relies on teaching the baby how to fall asleep on his own.
The idea behind this method is that babies tend to associate certain actions or events with sleep and will seek for the same to fall asleep when they wake up in the night. If you allow your baby to fall asleep while you breastfeed or rock your baby to sleep every day your baby will wait for the same act to sleep. This method uses a simple trick to teach your baby to fall asleep on his own.
Place your baby in his crib and leave the room after saying goodnight.
Wait outside for about five minutes, even if your baby begins to cry.
Walk in after five minutes and comfort him without picking him up and leave the room again. If he starts to cry again, wait for 10 minutes and walk inside and calm him.
Repeat this until your baby falls asleep on his own.
You can repeat this every time he wakes up in the night. You may even increase the duration of the interval before you walk back in.
Pros
If followed consistently, the method takes about three to seven days to work and has no lasting adverse effect on the baby, even if he cries himself to sleep the first few days.
Since the baby begins to associate the crib with sleep, he will fall asleep when placed in his crib.
He will begin to understand that crying does not make his parents pick him up.
Cons
It isn’t for parents with a faint heart. If hearing your baby cry for long periods is difficult for you, you may have trouble with the method. However, in this method, you do comfort the baby at regular intervals and not just let him cry himself to sleep.
Lack of consistency on the parent’s part will render the method ineffective.
Some children will not respond to the method. If your baby hasn’t responded to it for over two weeks, you can consult your paediatrician about a different method.
You may have to repeat it when your baby is older as a relapse may be possible.
2. Scheduled Awakenings
This method alters the sleep habits of your baby as you wake him up at prescribed times.
Notice your baby’s sleep pattern for a week. Note the time that your baby wakes up.
Wake him up about 15 minutes before his usual time. If he wakes up at 1 am, and 5 am, wake him up at 12.45 am, and 4.45 am instead.
Gradually, extend the time. Add 15 minutes to his sleeping time and start waking him up at 1 am, and 5 am again. Then wake him up at 1.15 am, and 5.15 am and continue this till your baby sleeps through the night.
Adding 15 minutes and waking your baby helps your baby sleep for longer as well as wait for you to wake him up.
Pros
It is a gentler approach than Ferberizing for infants who have predictable timings of waking up.
There is minimal crying, and parents have control of the pattern, and the time their baby wakes up.
Cons
The hesitation of the parents to wake their baby up. Most parents don’t find it in their heart to wake up a peacefully sleeping infant.
There are sleep experts who are against this method as they find it ineffective. The argument is that a baby’s waking schedule is varied and can render the technique inefficient.
It takes longer than three to four weeks for this method to work.
3. Reinforcing Sleep Rhythms
This method uses the baby’s natural sleep pattern to put him to sleep. The key is not to get your baby overtired and allow your baby to nap when you catch him drowsy. The method involves the following steps to help your baby sleep through the night.
Keeping the interval where your baby is awake very short. Around four months old the baby needs to be put down for a nap every one to two hours. Older babies can nap two to three times a day. You may use any sleep technique but refrain from letting your baby nap in the car or in the stroller.
Be watchful and anticipate when your baby shows signs of sleep.
Mark Weissbluth, the advocate of the method, believes that a sleeping baby should never be woken up. Even when older babies between five and twelve months take two to three naps lasting one or two hours each day, it does not affect their night sleep.
An early bedtime needs to be set to facilitate your baby’s sleep in the night. As per Dr Weissbluth, babies who go to sleep late can have trouble sleeping in the night and taking naps. Babies need to sleep by 6 pm to 8 pm by their schedule.
Pros
It uses your baby’s natural sleeping cycle to promote sleep in the night.
As per the argument by Dr Weissbluth, you will not need to start Ferberizing or try other methods and that your baby will not develop any sleep problems.
Cons
Not allowing the baby get overtired is not easy.
While it doesn’t make the baby cry, it takes a lot of time to work. If your baby begins to wake up in the night, then the effect of the process will be very slow.
4. The Family Bed
This is a co-sleeping arrangement that is very common in most countries. Also called as attachment parenting, this method allows the baby to sleep with the parents each night.
Pros
The baby has a sense of security.
He will go right back to sleep if he wakes up and feels comfortable knowing his parents are around.
It may be convenient for a breastfeeding mom as she can breastfeed right there.
Cons
There is a possibility that the baby will get suffocated by a parent or get rolled over.
The bed needs to be spacious enough to allow everyone to fit in comfortably and also have soft pillows, mattresses, comforters, etc.
No medications or alcohol that can make you drowsy should be consumed to avoid any mishaps.
As your child gets older, you will need to teach him to sleep alone, and you may then need to use a different technique.
10 Tips for Getting Your Infant to Sleep Through the Night
A good night’s sleep through the night for your baby translates into a well-rested night for you as well. Here are a few tips to help your baby sleep for long hours in the night.
1. Establish a Routine
Put your baby to sleep at the same time each day no matter what he is doing. Fix a sleep pattern. Be consistent; this will help him get accustomed to the routine gradually.
2. Keep your Baby Active and Engaged
Involving your baby in physically and mentally challenging activities, especially in the evening can help shift her sleep time towards the night.
3. Consistent Sleep Place
Associate your baby’s bedroom or her crib with sleep by putting her to sleep in the same place each day. Take out any distractions or toys and keep the light and the sounds consistent.
4. Don’t Pick your Baby Up in the Middle of the Night
If your baby wakes up in the middle of the night, do not pick him up or play with him; rather gently pat him back to sleep by comforting him.
5. Enjoy his Favourite Activities with Him Right before Bedtime
Playing his favourite songs, massaging, etc. every day before sleep can help him calm down and help him sleep better.
6. The Last Meal before Sleep should be Filling
Most babies wake up in the night to feed. If you ensure that your baby’s meal before sleep was filling, then he may not wake up in the night for feeds.
7. Bath before Bedtime
Warm baths before bedtime can relax your baby and send him to sleep. Ensure not to have any toys in the bathtub to avoid any distraction. Put him to sleep immediately after a bath so that he begins to associate bathing to sleep time.
8. Turn Off All Distractions
Everyone in the family needs to snooze off for the day to avoid confusing the baby. This can be done for a few weeks until the baby develops a routine.
9. Pay Attention to Comfort
Comfortable sleep clothes and bedding is essential for your baby. Ensure that the baby does not feel too hot or too cold in these clothes. Use cotton clothes and keep a separate set for sleep time.
10. Sleep Toy
A soft, small sleep toy that he can associate with sleep time will help him stay calm and also feel secure.
If your baby’s night waking is not interrupting your routine, you can allow your baby to ease into sleeping at night for long hours gradually. However, if you find that you could use some extra sleep to beat sleep deprivation, you can try these methods to help your baby get a sound sleep.
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Anaemia in Babies
Anaemia occurs due to the shortage of red blood cells in the body. These cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues in the body, so their shortage can lead to a range of symptoms such as weakness, pale skin, rapid heartbeat etc. Anaemia can be prevented with proper supplementation of iron in the food.
What is Anaemia in Infants?
The signs of anaemia in babies are tiredness, pale skin, loss of appetite, irritability, brittle nails, sore or swollen tongue, and rapid heartbeat. It is due to the lack of red blood cells that oxygen is not transported to all the tissues in the body. The most common cause of anaemia in babies is the deficiency of iron which is vital for making red blood cells that carry oxygen. Long-term effects of anaemia in infants include a delay in reaching developmental milestones.
Possible Causes of Anaemia in Babies
Some causes of anaemia in infants include:
A genetic disorder: The sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that destructs red blood cells (RBCs) in the bloodstream. RBCs transport oxygen to all the tissues in the body and the disorder makes the body’s immune system attack the healthy RBC. Called hemolytic anaemia, the excessive loss of RBCs is higher than the replenished cells which lead to anaemia.
Loss of blood: Blood loss resulting from an internal bleeding or a wound due to an injury leads to the loss of RBCs. Other factors that contribute to it include frequent nose bleeding, bloody diarrhoea and inflammatory bowel disease.
Low production of RBCs: When RBCs are not being produced enough by the bone marrow, it is called aplastic anaemia. This can be due to bacterial or viral infections, side effects of medications, or certain forms of cancers involving the blood or the bone. However, iron deficiency anaemia is the most common cause of aplastic anaemia in infants.
What is Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Babies?
Anaemia can be classified as a deficiency disorder when it is caused by the deficiency of Iron as a dietary nutrient. The red blood cells contain haemoglobin, an iron-containing protein, that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body. If your baby doesn’t get enough iron in food, they’ll have less red blood cells, leading to an iron deficiency anaemia. Babies are especially susceptible to anaemia during their growth spurts. However, it should be noted that iron-deficiency anaemia doesn’t occur overnight. It is caused by a prolonged deficiency of iron. Also, deficiencies can occur due to reasons such as lesser amounts of iron in the food or blood loss in the intestinal tract.
What Causes Low Iron in Infants?
Deficiency of iron in infants is caused by many reasons such as:
Insufficient dietary intake of iron: Babies have enough reserves of iron in their bodies, and they get plenty of it from breast milk to last until 6 months. Beyond that, they should be given plenty of iron-rich foods to meet their growing needs. All babies between the ages of 9 and 24 months are at the risk of anaemia and hence those who are fussy eaters and don’t eat enough iron-rich foods might develop anaemia.
Premature birth: Full-term babies are born with iron reserves in their bodies which can last them from 4 to 6 months, on the other hand, premature babies may have reserves that could last only for about two months or so; hence they are at a higher risk of developing anaemia. It is seen that about 85% of premature babies below a weight of 1.5kg can develop anaemia.
Diabetic Mothers: Babies who are born to diabetic mothers who did not take care of it properly are at a greater risk of developing anaemia.
Low birth weight: Haemoglobin levels of a mother are responsible for low birth weight and anaemia in babies; especially if the mother had been anaemic during the third trimester.
Introducing cow’s milk before 1 year: Babies who are introduced to cow’s milk before they are 12- months-old are at the risk of developing anaemia. Cow milk has low iron-content, and it also interferes with the body’s absorption of iron. Cow's milk can also irritate the intestine’s lining and cause bleeding.
What are the Symptoms of Iron Deficiency in Young Child?
Here are some of the signs of anaemia in babies:
Pale skin: When a baby is anaemic, his skin loses its colour and texture and appears pale and dull. It is predominantly noticeable around the eyelids and hands.
Lethargy: Anaemic babies also may have low energy and show acute drowsiness most of the times.
Weakness: A baby with anaemia is tired all the time and shows lack of interest in activities.
Low appetite and no interest in eating food: If your baby has anaemia, he will eat very less or not eat at all.
Irritability: Babies maybe constantly irritated for unknown reasons and the older ones may also show tantrums.
Difficulty in breathing: Anaemic babies may have trouble breathing as they tire themselves out trying to get as much oxygen as possible. They also suffer from shortness of breath frequently.
Faster heart rate: In anaemic babies, the heart tries to pump more blood and hence beats faster with irregular beating pattern.
Swelling in limbs: Some babies might have swelling in limbs, hands, and feet.
Pica: Pica is a condition characterized by infants craving for non-food items such as mud, chalk, metal etc. This is an important indicator of a nutrient deficiency of some sort.
Lowered growth rate: Since the body doesn’t get sufficient oxygen for its metabolic processes, babies show poor growth in terms of head circumference, height, and weight for their age.
How to Diagnose Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Infants?
There are certain tests that can be done to diagnose anaemia in babies:
RBC Test: A drop of your baby’s blood is observed under a microscope to look for the low count or the small size of the RBCs. Counting is also done to estimate the number of new and old RBCs to determine if their production is normal. The percentage of blood plasma is also determined by a hematocrit test. A small stool sample may also be tested to look for loss of RBC through internal bleeding.
Iron Test: A baby’s blood sample is tested for haemoglobin and iron levels. Ferritin, a protein that stores iron will also be tested. Screening for a genetic disease such as sickle cell may also be done.
How Can Iron Deficiency Anaemia Be Treated?
The treatment for anaemia in babies involves replenishing the lost iron in the baby’s body. It is done in the following ways:
Iron supplements: Iron supplements in the form of powder or syrups are given to boost iron intake. The supplements also contain vitamin C as it aids in the absorption of iron.
Iron-rich food supplements: The baby’s paediatric dietician would recommend a diet plan that is rich in iron to replenish the baby’s low iron reserves.
Does Iron Deficiency Anaemia Have Long-Term Effect On Your Anaemic Baby?
Anaemia in babies results in a delay in meeting the developmental milestones, as their growth rate is slower. Anaemia also compromises the baby’s immunity and makes it prone to infections. In severe cases of anaemia, it can lead to physical and mental retardation. Deficiency of iron leads to regressions in the skeletal muscles and functions of the brain which results in lower IQ. Babies may also have behavioural issues and problem in socializing.
Are There Any Preventive Measures?
There are certain measures that you can try to prevent anaemia in babies, they are as follows:
If the baby is born preterm or has a low birth weight, discuss with your doctor about iron supplements and come up with a long-term treatment course.
Do not feed cow’s milk to your baby until he is about a year old. Breast milk and iron-fortified formula milk should suffice.
If the baby is 4-months-old and is breastfeeding, without having been introduced to solid foods, the AAP recommendation is 11mg of iron per day until they start eating iron-rich foods. This is a good way to avoid anaemia in breastfed babies.
Once the baby starts on solid foods, they should be given iron-fortified cereal and eventually iron-rich foods. Poultry, lean meats, fish, green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, legumes and iron-fortified rice, and bread are ideal foods to start with.
Vitamin C rich foods such as citrus fruits, avocados, kiwi, and cantaloupe should also be added to the diet.
With adequate supplementation of iron in food, anaemia can be avoided in babies.
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Why Your Child Must Attend Summer Camp - It's More Than Just a Fun Getaway
It’s that time of the year when schools are closed, and children gear up for the carefree days of summer. Your child must have already planned how he will spend his summer vacations; by watching his favourite cartoons on television, playing video games - and maybe playing some more video games! And you’re probably worried that his plans will be executed and he’ll be sitting in front of a screen the whole summer. But, have you ever thought of enrolling your bundle of energy in a summer camp? A few days at a summer camp can be a great experience for your child; spending time with his peers at a new place and learning new skills can have profound effects on him. And no, we aren’t exaggerating!
10 Reasons Why Your Child Should Attend a Summer Camp
Summer camps can be of two types. There are day camps, where activities are organised for a couple of hours every day and kids return home the same day. There are also residential camps, where kids go and stay at an assigned place for the duration of the camp, an option probably suitable for older kids than younger ones. There will also be different types of camps such as sports camp, music camp, art camp, and so on that you can enrol your child in, depending on his interests. If you want to make your child’s summer vacations memorable and productive, send him to a summer camp, starting this very year!
1. Your child will become physically active, if he is not already.
Let’s accept the simple truth that kids of this generation mostly spend their time inside the house being couch potatoes. And as parents, we want to do everything possible to encourage them to play outdoor games and get moving, right? If you want to make your child physically active, sending him to a summer camp might help. At a summer camp, your child will get the opportunity to move around and indulge in different physical activities. He can learn swimming, horse riding, and how to play different kinds of sports. Even if he isn’t enrolled in a sports camp, your child will most definitely play with his camp-mates whenever he gets the chance to do so. All in all, a summer camp will get your child in action.
2. He will become resilient.
The time spent at a summer camp will have a profound impact on your child which will prepare him to face challenging situations in the future without panicking. The kind of guidance and encouragement kids receive at a camp prepares them to endure setbacks and rise again if they fail at something. They learn to try out new things without worrying about the consequences. A few days at a camp can make your child conquer his fears and make him resilient.
3. His life skills will develop.
Besides being physically active, your child will also learn and develop life skills while at a summer camp. He will get to learn new things, learn how to do things by himself, adjust with other camp-mates and much more. All of these will make him an independent and responsible individual in the future. The instructors at the camp will provide the right guidance, equipment, and facilities, that will enable children to master new skills in a fun way. By trying out different activities daily, kids are also likely to find their true calling. Kids get to explore and enhance their abilities and discover what interests them the most. A summer camp will also let your child unleash his adventurous side.
4. He will get a much-needed break from technology.
At a summer camp, your child won’t get to watch television or have a smartphone or a video game to play with. What are the alternatives? Of course, the best ones! He will play outside, learn new skills, try out new activities, and engage in conversations with his camp-mates. With no gadgets, he will realise there are still plenty of interesting things he can do. He will explore his innate talent and be a part of the real world sans technology. You won’t have to worry about your child’s increasing screen time.
5. He will become confident and independent.
Attending a camp instils a sense of independence and confidence in children. Time away from you will leave him with no option but to make his own decisions - whether good or bad. Especially at a residential camp, over time, he will learn to figure out what’s right for him. With you not being around at the camp, nobody will tell him to brush his teeth or wake up at a specific hour. There will be camp counsellors, of course, but he will have to do little things on his own, like making his bed or even simple things such as tying his shoelaces. He will have to get ready all by himself, find his way to the mess hall, decide what to eat, wash his dishes, etc. All these seemingly easy tasks will instil a sense of responsibility and confidence in your child. At day camps too, there will be several times when he’ll have to figure out what to do - tasks as simple as asking counsellors for information, noting down things to be done or brought in for the next day and so on will help him become more responsible.
6. He will learn to appreciate nature.
Kids of this generation spend most of their time indoors, and this has led to the rise of the ‘nature-deficit disorder' (a phrase used to describe how spending less time outdoors is impacting humans, especially kids) in children. Of course, they need some time to connect with nature, observe the trees and birds and animals, and indulge in some unstructured play outdoors. By attending a summer camp, your child will get to go outdoors and connect with nature; and this will ensure his healthy development.
7. His social skills will develop.
Being at a camp, your child will be in a close-knit community where he will have to listen to camp counsellors, cooperate with camp-mates, and respect everyone. He will learn to co-exist with kids his age in a new environment. He will share chores, resolve small problems with his peers, and sympathise with others – and to do his best at all these things, he will have to communicate and learn to do it effectively. Attending a camp will help your little one learn how to communicate and work in a team.
8. He will make new friends.
While at a camp, your child may make friends for life. No doubt, his school friends will remain his best friends, but a camp is a place where kids make friends simply by doing things together. Kids are encouraged and taught to work as a team. By doing almost everything together, children are bound to get along. And if your child finds camp-mates who share his interests, he is likely to hang out with them and stay friends with them for long.
9. He will be grateful for what he has.
This is mainly true for kids who enrol in residential camps. Spending time away from home and you will also make your child appreciate you, his home, and the comforts of life that you provide him with. Well, probably not the last one, not if your child is too young to understand the comforts of life, but he will definitely be grateful for home-cooked meals and all the love you shower upon him.
10. Your child will make memories.
The time spent at a summer camp may be one of the best times of your child’s life. He will not realise it now, but later he will surely appreciate it. All the things he will do at a camp, from playing and enjoying with his fellow mates to waking up early and making his bed at camp, will make for pleasant memories that he’ll cherish tomorrow. So, let your child make such memories!
Summer camps benefit children way more than you can imagine; it isn’t just a summer getaway to keep your kid busy. Your little one will have the time of his life and create special memories he can look back on with happiness!
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Baby activities can be exciting; they can evoke curiosity, and help develop physical and motor skills - ability to balance. It helps to improve the sense of direction which also helps in functioning the eye and brain of the child.
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Babyhug Froggy Gyro Swing car is very attractive and eye catching. The seat is very comfortable , spacious and helps my child maintain her posture by keeping her spine straight. Best part is that it does not require any batteries to ride it, charge it or paddle it. Its stable and ensures proper safety for kids with a good grip of the wheels onto the ground. This magic car is effortless to drive. It's made up of high quality plastic making it durable and safe for kids. The front small wheel balances the turns which helps kids to turn safely without falling from it. This Swing Car for kids comes with bright and attractive colors, inbuilt 4 different music and lights. If someone is pushing the ride-on from behind, kid can simply sit and enjoy the ride with keeping her foot on the footrest.
The best thing I liked about this Babyhug Froggy Gyro Swing Car for my baby is that after making her sit on this car, she easily engages herself and plays for a long time, then gets exhausted at the end and sleeps peacefully. The drive that keeps her entertained is from the kitchen to all the rooms of our house delivering her imaginative cooked food , delivering the shopping bags and small work related stationary to her Daddy. This Swing Car keeps the kid occupied for a longer play time.
Babyhug Froggy Gyro Swing Car is a must-have toy once the baby turns 1.5 years or balances herself to ride the car on her own. Having this Swing Car for my Daughter,I am able to complete my household chores while my baby spends time on it and gets her self entertained all time! Babyhug’s Froggy Gyro Swing Car has been a total value-for-money product for me!
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A. give nasal saline drops every few hourly to the child in the nasal cavity.
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