Getting your baby to sleep during the day can be very challenging, especially after the holidays when you need to get back into order and routine. But with perseverance and these valuable baby sleep tips, we can help you achieve it.
How to get your baby to sleep during the day?
1. Keep the routine constant
Bedtime routines give your baby a heads-up that bedtime is approaching, and give him or her security and calm so he or she is better prepared for sleep. As daylight can confuse him or her, since we generally associate nighttime sleep with nighttime, it is very important that you maintain the routine to give him or her some order and to help him or her better understand that despite the sunlight, it is time to sleep. Don't let him or her stay up too late, because an over-tired child will have more difficulty falling asleep.
2. Maximum darkness
Darkness (or lack thereof) is essential to help your child fall asleep and avoid waking up too often or too early in the morning, since light stimulates your child's brain and inhibits the production of melatonin. To darken the room as much as possible, it is best to They are blackout curtains.
3. Regulate the room temperature
Babies and children sleep better in cool environments, so especially in summer, make sure that the room has a suitable temperature. The ideal room temperature should be between 18 and 21 °C.
To be sure, the best alternative (and the most accurate and economical) is to use a room thermometer.
Other tips:
- Start the bedtime routine at the end of the sleep window and not when your child is already overtired.
- Avoid stimulating activities just before bedtime and we recommend stopping the use of screens at least 2 hours before bedtime, as they interfere with the release of melatonin.
- Don't offer high-sugar foods close to bedtime, as they will make your child more active.
