There are many myths, disagreements and even scary stories about the joint sleep of mother and child. Young mothers have heard all this more than once. Horror stories were also described by the classics. At the present time, scientists are encouraging - this is how you can and should sleep. The beds have become spacious, not armored. Sleeping with your baby has become more comfortable and safer. Here I will tell you why and why you need it. This article is designed for mothers with babies up to one year old.
Necessary
- Bed sheet and pillow for baby
- Separate blanket
- Dummy
- Fresh diaper
- Clean fresh ventilated area (bedroom)
- Side cradle, cot without side (if necessary)
Instructions
Step 1
Your baby has spent a lot of time in your tummy. He was used to his mom being always there. The child still does not know how and cannot serve himself, all his hope is on his mother. This also applies to sleep. The baby still has an immature nervous system, so he is afraid to be left alone, and in a huge crib, the baby can be scared. Parents do not always understand these fears of the baby, so the whole family has sleepless and restless nights. Sleeping together will solve this problem. Lay separate children's bedding, put the baby next to you and cover it with a blanket, hug it. Choose a comfortable position so as not to lean on the child and not press on him with your hand. It will not be difficult for mom to do this.
This practice will help establish a strong emotional bond between mom and baby. This will help you in the future.
Step 2
Breast-feeding. Sharing sleep will also help mothers whose babies love to eat at night. Feeding lying down, without getting out of bed, even half asleep, is very convenient. The kid will also appreciate it, and he and his dad will also like a mother with a fresh face, who slept and cheered up from this.
Step 3
For those who are fast asleep and are not sure of their movements in a dream, you can purchase an add-on cradle. It looks like an extension of the bed, a compartment (see photo). It is very convenient and safe. The kid sleeps separately, but next to his mother. He's so calmer. For those who have a regular bed, remove the side or partitions of one side from it and move it towards you.
Here it is important to tightly attach the crib to your bed so that the active baby does not fall to the floor in a dream.
