The Luxury of Sleep

Posted by girlie on February 6, 2010

I was hesitant to go when I got invited to attend the Johnson’s Baby Bedtime event. I told the organizers that all my kids are grown up already. Actually I wanted very much to attend, but then again at the back of my mind I was like what am I gonna do there? I’m too young to have grandchildren so I won’t be able to apply what I’ve learned. But I’m happy that I did, I learned a lot of things.

I am a hands on Mom, and I am surprised that there were a lot of things I missed out. I probably did it my way which thank God was effective. I didn’t find it hard taking care of my 2 precious kids probably because I had a very able nanny. But if I could turn back the hands of time, I would follow strictly a bedtime routine for the kids. It would not only benefit them but the Moms as well.

Sleep is very important for the baby because it is during this time that they are more receptive to growth. Mommies out there, hear me! This is what I learned! Every baby should have a sleep routine if you want them to have a sound sleep. Mind you, you should be consistent in implementing this, otherwise your effort would be in vain. Start off with a warm bath and please make it quick. I think you already know what will happen if you don’t. It’s night time remember? Avoid doing things that would perk up the baby otherwise he would think that it’s play time. Set the mood in other words and make him remember that it’s bed time. You can play soft music that will make him settle down. After the warm bath, you can give the baby a soothing massage. I’ve always believed in touch therapy. Aside from the fact that it contributes to the growth of the baby, it makes the baby feel loved. Here are the different massage techniques you can give the babies. Now after the massage is some quiet time with the baby. It can be a lullaby, or you can read to her a bedtime story book. There’s nothing more soothing than hearing a mother’s voice.