Rebecca Kempton, MD, is a physician and certified infant and toddler sleep specialist. and founder of Baby Sleep Pro. She helps families globally sleep better.
With the holidays coming up, here are some sleep tips for babies and toddlers to alleviate stress while travelling: Aim to have your child well-rested before leaving for your trip, taking restorative naps, and sleeping well at night for the days preceding your departure.
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#TopTip Commit two weeks: Once you make your child's sleep a priority, clear your calendar so you can focus on the task with 100% consistency. It may even require you to limit your child's social life for a couple of weeks until you're on top of it.
Be patient: Although many families experience overnight success when they allow their children to fall asleep on their own, it doesn’t always work so quickly. Be patient!
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#TopTip Exposure to light at key times can help your child avoid jet lag and make a faster shift to the new time zone. When traveling west, seek afternoon light and avoid bright light early morning in your new setting.
The phrase “I slept like a baby” is often used when describing someone getting a great night’s rest, but I understand that many babies have sleep issues.
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Baby sleep training is an umbrella term for a number of methods that help babies stabilize their naturally chaotic sleep patterns — and in turn help parents get more sleep.
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At first, the routine does not have to be elaborate. At the very least, a routine should include turning off screens, decreasing play activity, and dimming lights. This will help a child start to orient to the rhythms of their environment.
Safe sleep tips: how to lower your baby’s risk of SIDS.
1. Do not let your baby overheat during sleep. Aim for a room temperature of about 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit and dress your baby in a single layer of clothing topped by a sleep sack.
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"All behavioral sleep issues are 100 percent solvable, but it’s your job to be consistent in the routine so your baby knows what to expect."
Dr. Rebecca Kempton