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Tracie / Rest Well Baby
MY LITTLE ONE THROWS HER LOVEY/PACIFIER OUT OF THE CRIB REPEATEDLY AT BEDTIME. WHAT DO I DO?6/19/2023
Toddlers learn very quickly that actions lead to reactions. A favorite game of many little ones is to throw comfort items (pacifiers, lovies, stuffed animals) out of their cribs at bedtime and then cry wanting mom/dad to pick it up and hand it back. This can quickly become a never ending game and one that prolongs the time it takes for your toddler to fall asleep. If your little one throws her comfort item out of the crib at bedtime you can retrieve it right away the first time, but after that let her know that if she throws it out again you will not get it. If she does throw it out of the crib again, do not return it right away. Instead, return it to her crib once she’s asleep. This way she will have the item during the night, but she will also learn that if she repeatedly throws the item out of the crib there is a consequence (not getting the item back right away). This should decrease the behavior.
If you have a baby, toddler or young child that is not getting the sleep he/she needs, I'm here to help! Let's connect (link below). https://restwellbaby.com/contact Yours in sleep, Tracie / Rest Well Baby Traveling with children can be a challenge, to say the least. I like to say that traveling with young children is not a vacation, but a relocation. Those of you that have traveled with babies or toddlers probably know what I'm talking about. While traveling can throw anyone off schedule, trying to help your little one get the best daytime and nighttime sleep possible while away from home is key. A well rested child = a happier child. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when traveling with your young family:
*Try to follow the same naptime and bedtime routine that you do at home. Bring along a nightlight, his/her favorite books, and quiet toys, especially those that he/she associates with napping and bedtime. *Invest in a good travel crib and bring along properly fitting crib sheets. If your child is older and sleeps in a bed, bring along his/her favorite small blanket and lovey. *Bring a source of soothing background noise for where your baby will be sleeping: a sleep sounds app for your mobile device or a sound machine. *Plan your daily activities around your baby/toddler's nap schedule. If possible, let him/her sleep at least once per day in the travel crib or bed where he/she will be sleeping at night. *Enjoy your visit/vacation. Even if it means your child gets off schedule somewhat (you can work on getting back on track when you get home), making memories with your little one is priceless. Yours in sleep, Tracie / Rest Well Baby |
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