You shouldn't interact with a newborn too much at night, or they can get day and night confused. The room that they are in should be dark and quiet. When feeding the baby, you shouldn't talk to him/her. After feeding is done, wrap them back up, place them in the crib or bassinett and let the baby go back to sleep. You can rock the baby if she won't go back to sleep, but again, not a lot of interaction in the middle of the night.What should a parent do when their newborn won't go back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night?
I found a trick to get your baby back to sleep after waking up in the middle of the night. When you get up for him or her, don't turn on a regular light! Use a night light, or other really dim light. Use the least amount of light you need to tend to his or her needs. It helped me! Good luck. And remember - it won't last forever - before you know it he or she will be off to college.
Rock em to sleep. My husband just bought me a rocking/glider thing yesterday for the nursery. I'm sure I will put that to good use. I'd also try singing or playing soft music,or a bath.
well most newborns do nothing but sleep but if they cry or whatever it is that is keeping them awake the parent needs to meet their needs get them comfortable again and they should go back to sleep.
Try and see if they need anything such as a bottle, a diaper change, etc. See if they are too warm or too cold. Cuddle them, maybe walk them around the room.
Check to see if they are hungry or need a diaper change. If that is not the case then cuddle them and rock and pat them on the back or butt.
Unless he is seems to be uncomfortable or crying , you go back to sleep. he will when he wants to . He will let you know if something is wrong. Get your rest.
try a little music. classical or something calming.
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