Bedtime Routines For Hypersensitive Kids
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YOUR NEW BABY (LESS THAN 2 MONTHS) AND SLEEP
At first, your new baby is on a 24-hour feeding and sleep-wake cycle. Newborns may sleep between 10 and 18 hours a day, staying awake only 1 to 3 hours at a time.
Signs that your baby is becoming sleepy include:
- Crying
- Eye rubbing
- Fussiness
Try putting your baby to bed sleepy, but not yet asleep.
To encourage your newborn to sleep more at night rather than during the day:
- Expose your newborn to light and noise during the daytime
- As...
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