While having a baby around the house is fun, exciting, and something that all parents look forward to, they tend to forget that having a baby also means a lot of crying, tiredness, and sleepless nights.
So, how can parents maximize their sleeping time? Here are some tips!
Have a sleep plan ready
A lot of parents prepare for the baby by buying the things the baby needs, preparing the room they will be sleeping in, etc. However, most new parents fail to plan for how they will be sleeping once the baby arrives.
Before having the baby, make sure that you and your partner create at least a rough plan of who will be sleeping at what time, and who will be taking care of the baby at a certain time. That way, you can ensure that the both of you are on the same page, and that you'll both get enough sleep.
Sleep in a separate room
When it's your husband's turn to take care of the child, you can try sleeping in a separate room so that you won't get disturbed if ever the baby wakes up, or if your husband wakes up for a feeding, or to go to the bathroom etc.
This way, you can get uninterrupted sleep that will help you get refreshed and ready for when it's your turn to take care of your baby.
Sleep whenever the baby's asleep
This one's pretty self explanatory. Every time your baby falls asleep, during the night, or even a daytime nap, make sure to sleep with your baby so that you can catch up on much needed rest.
If you're having a hard time falling asleep, then you can just lie down and close your eyes. Anything that would help you rest and get refreshed is very important so that you're always at your 100% when you're taking care of your baby.
Don't be afraid to ask for help
If you have relatives that are offering to help take care of your baby, take them up on their offer! It's nothing against you as a mom for asking help from other people, since it allows you to get some much needed rest, and time for yourself!
Plus, your baby will get to know your relatives, so that's good for your baby's development!
Sources: babycenter.com, webmd.com, easybabylife.com
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