Many parents are not aware that sleeping, and especially sleeping through the night, is not an innate but a learned behavior. That is why it is essential to teach your infant how to sleep on his/ her own at nap time and during the night. The result? You are not only better able to be the great parent you wish to be, but you will have time and energy to heal your mind and body from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth.
Baby Sleep Training for New Parents, from Motherhood Moods, is a practical guide for new parents to learn:
- How to schedule your daily routines for nighttime sleep needs
- Infants nutritional needs and how they affect sleep cycles
- Melatonin-rich foods, which contain this natural hormone to promote sleep
- How solid foods affect a baby's sleep schedule and how they should be introduced
- The different sleep cycles of babies, which are different from adults
- Misconceptions of sleep training and how you can tell what works and what doesn't
- The different approaches of sleep training to customize and suit proven techniques to your own family's lifestyle
- How to manage colic, teething, and food allergies for a restful and happy baby
- Proven skills to use which reassure your baby of safety and promote a restful nights sleep
You will also find positive affirmations for a happy family at the end of the book. These mindful affirmations will guide your baby and toddler to a peaceful sleep, and will boost the spirits of mothers and fathers so that they can remain consistent and resilient through this process.