I heard a long time ago that you shouldn't bathe or shve your legs within like 5 hours of when you last went to the tanning bed. Is this true?Is it okay to take a bath and shave your legs right after you get out of the tanning bed?
beats me why it shouldn't be OK.
Everybody who has ever been at the beach or swimming pool has been tanning and then gone for a swim.
If you get a sunburn though, your skin will be sensitive. Then the shaving part probably won't be fun. But then I guess you shouldn't use a tanning bed until you get a sunburn.Is it okay to take a bath and shave your legs right after you get out of the tanning bed?
No, I do both everytime I leave the tanning bed and nothing has ever happened to me. I'm 22 and I have been tanning on and off since I was 17.
you can do both straight away, its if you are using fake tan you cant do both for about 6 hours.
no its not okj
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Cost of Utilities in Orlando Florida, for a 762 Sq. Ft. apartment, 1 bed and 1 bath.?
at the bottom i will include a link of the apartment. I am moving all the way from Massachusetts, and would like to know about how much all utilities would cost each month, approximately.
it is a one bed and one bath apartment. it is 762 sq. ft.
here is the link of the apartment floor plan:
http://www.mckinley.com/apartments/florida/orlando/waldengreen/one-bedroom-deluxe/view?set_language=en
thanks :)Cost of Utilities in Orlando Florida, for a 762 Sq. Ft. apartment, 1 bed and 1 bath.?
Utilities aren't very expensive for a rental. I rent a 2 bedroom apartment and pay approx. $30 per month for electric. Gas is more expensive but since you'll live in FL, you won't have a high bill for heating, just hot water.
it is a one bed and one bath apartment. it is 762 sq. ft.
here is the link of the apartment floor plan:
http://www.mckinley.com/apartments/florida/orlando/waldengreen/one-bedroom-deluxe/view?set_language=en
thanks :)Cost of Utilities in Orlando Florida, for a 762 Sq. Ft. apartment, 1 bed and 1 bath.?
Utilities aren't very expensive for a rental. I rent a 2 bedroom apartment and pay approx. $30 per month for electric. Gas is more expensive but since you'll live in FL, you won't have a high bill for heating, just hot water.
What form of lavender i should use and how for bed time bath for my five month old baby so that he may sleep?
i have started giving bed time bath to my 5 month pld baby as solution for sleepless nights.. its just one day i started, i want to know which form of lavender can be used for bath and how it can be used. i live in new delhi, let me know from where i can get it.. i want him to sleep all nightWhat form of lavender i should use and how for bed time bath for my five month old baby so that he may sleep?
First, try to make sure that he's not allergic to lavender. I found my daughter (and myself)... we're both allergic to it. It doesn't make for a calming scent when you're reacting to it. :)
As for where... I don't know. I'm sorry. I don't live there. But, there is a Wal-mart in Amritsar. I know that they typically carry some main brands that have lavender in them.
Personally, for us, my daughter loves her bedtime bath, then a book with dimmed lights, a snuggle (at 5 months, a bottle) and then bed. The scents and lotions never helped us. Though she DID love to have a massage with baby-oil or any lotion that she didn't react to. I kept my movements slow and calming, and that helped.
At that age, she also had to have her sound-machine so that there was a constant sound, and sometimes needed to be swaddled, and sometimes needed pain medicine for teething. Just throwing some other ideas that might help. :)What form of lavender i should use and how for bed time bath for my five month old baby so that he may sleep?
Just answering your question as a mother, I would be very careful what and how much I would add to bathwater. Your baby may get a skin reaction, then would definitely not settle.
With babies, as they are all different little individuals, you can try bathing before bedtime, but I don't think the type of lavender will matter, just not much and don't get it on the baby's skin.
They tend to make their own routine, but you can keep to a routine of active time in the morning, then quiet time in the evening ending with bath, food and bed. For example, even if they have been up during the night, if say you get baby back to sleep at 5am in the morning, I would have a few hours sleep, but then get up and make lots of noise so they may wake up again and get use the morning being the active time, then lunch nap time, then noisy again a few hours later, then activity before dinner say around 5-6pm, then start the winding down ritual of bathing, perhaps even massage with some unscented oil, not too much (not olive oil, perhaps sunflower oil, or peanut) -then food and hopefully bed..... this may work over time, but don't worry too much if they keep changing - that is their personality coming out! Enjoy your baby, and try to rest when they rest.
I use Aveeno Calming baby wash with lavender and vanilla.
I don't think it's so much the scent that helps with bedtime, but more so the ritual and baby knows the routine. Just keep doing what you're doing, if it seems that baby is enjoying it, and hopefully he/she will sleep more when developmentally ready! Good luck :)
Johnson's makes a great Bedtime Baby Wash, as well as Bedtime Lotion. WalMart makes an equivelant, but it does not suds up or smell as good as Johnson's. I would not try to make one, but buy one that is made already. It is not guaranteed to make babies sleep through the night though. It never did mine...
I use johnson's lavender baby wash. Maybe try giving your baby a massage afterwards...it works wonders!
Get the Johnson's Bedtime Bath at Target or Walmart.
Well I buy Bedtime bath and its lavender. If you find a secret lavender that is going to make him sleep ALL night pass some this way.
we just use j and j's lavendar line, it smells wonderful; and after all the washing and splashing, i think she would sleep no matter what we used...
First, try to make sure that he's not allergic to lavender. I found my daughter (and myself)... we're both allergic to it. It doesn't make for a calming scent when you're reacting to it. :)
As for where... I don't know. I'm sorry. I don't live there. But, there is a Wal-mart in Amritsar. I know that they typically carry some main brands that have lavender in them.
Personally, for us, my daughter loves her bedtime bath, then a book with dimmed lights, a snuggle (at 5 months, a bottle) and then bed. The scents and lotions never helped us. Though she DID love to have a massage with baby-oil or any lotion that she didn't react to. I kept my movements slow and calming, and that helped.
At that age, she also had to have her sound-machine so that there was a constant sound, and sometimes needed to be swaddled, and sometimes needed pain medicine for teething. Just throwing some other ideas that might help. :)What form of lavender i should use and how for bed time bath for my five month old baby so that he may sleep?
Just answering your question as a mother, I would be very careful what and how much I would add to bathwater. Your baby may get a skin reaction, then would definitely not settle.
With babies, as they are all different little individuals, you can try bathing before bedtime, but I don't think the type of lavender will matter, just not much and don't get it on the baby's skin.
They tend to make their own routine, but you can keep to a routine of active time in the morning, then quiet time in the evening ending with bath, food and bed. For example, even if they have been up during the night, if say you get baby back to sleep at 5am in the morning, I would have a few hours sleep, but then get up and make lots of noise so they may wake up again and get use the morning being the active time, then lunch nap time, then noisy again a few hours later, then activity before dinner say around 5-6pm, then start the winding down ritual of bathing, perhaps even massage with some unscented oil, not too much (not olive oil, perhaps sunflower oil, or peanut) -then food and hopefully bed..... this may work over time, but don't worry too much if they keep changing - that is their personality coming out! Enjoy your baby, and try to rest when they rest.
I use Aveeno Calming baby wash with lavender and vanilla.
I don't think it's so much the scent that helps with bedtime, but more so the ritual and baby knows the routine. Just keep doing what you're doing, if it seems that baby is enjoying it, and hopefully he/she will sleep more when developmentally ready! Good luck :)
Johnson's makes a great Bedtime Baby Wash, as well as Bedtime Lotion. WalMart makes an equivelant, but it does not suds up or smell as good as Johnson's. I would not try to make one, but buy one that is made already. It is not guaranteed to make babies sleep through the night though. It never did mine...
I use johnson's lavender baby wash. Maybe try giving your baby a massage afterwards...it works wonders!
Get the Johnson's Bedtime Bath at Target or Walmart.
Well I buy Bedtime bath and its lavender. If you find a secret lavender that is going to make him sleep ALL night pass some this way.
we just use j and j's lavendar line, it smells wonderful; and after all the washing and splashing, i think she would sleep no matter what we used...
Where can I find a 2 bed 2 bath apartment that is under $1200/mo and close to downtown?
preferably with oversized/walk in closets, washer dryers in unit, gated.Where can I find a 2 bed 2 bath apartment that is under $1200/mo and close to downtown?
Downtown where? I would check the newspaper first and also check with Real Estate companies, many of them have rental property, or ask them for a referral. Best Wishes and Happy apartment hunting
Downtown where? I would check the newspaper first and also check with Real Estate companies, many of them have rental property, or ask them for a referral. Best Wishes and Happy apartment hunting
Dose linins and things accept bed bath coupons?
I believe they do. I've never tried it, but did ask the salesperson once, and she told me they do. This was at Linens and Things.Dose linins and things accept bed bath coupons?
Before you go, call them so you don't waste your time or gas to go to the store.
Or,
check online to see if they except that.
Before you go, call them so you don't waste your time or gas to go to the store.
Or,
check online to see if they except that.
What is a good schedule for a newborn who is breastfeeding? please including feeding times, naps and bed bath?
I have two kids, ages 5 and 2. I breastfed both of them for 15 months, and introduced them to solids around 5 months. Personally, I used a schedule starting when they were about 15 days old. I never had any problems with this, and found my kids were happier with a routine. I'm not a nazi schedule mom, and be aware that your child may not be happy with a 3 hour schedule. Some newborns do better on a 2.5 hour schedule. This is just basic routine. I also don't believe in letting my kids sleep with me, and I found that keeping my babies in a laundry basket right by my bedside was the easiest way to get around with them when they were first born. This schedule will change, but something like this should help you establish a routine with your little one.
6 am -- feeding,
go right back to sleep
9 am - feeding,
followed by play time, then back to sleep
noon - feeding,
play time, back to sleep
3 pm - feeding , play time, back to sleep
5 or 6 pm - they might get fussy this time of day, feeding, often need
a bit more comforting (snuggling, holding), may go to sleep, but it's
better to keep them awake until bath time.
bath time for babies (Always bathe baby before bed in the evening, not in the morning. Morning baths make them want to sleep all day.)
8 pm - Nice, long feeding, put to bed for the night
Expect baby to wake up at least 1 time during the night to feed. Mine always did around 3 am for the first few weeks.What is a good schedule for a newborn who is breastfeeding? please including feeding times, naps and bed bath?
I followed my daughters signs for hunger, but I had a routine for bath time %26amp; bedtime everynight. by 7 weeks she was sleeping through the night %26amp; has been ever since. (she is now 18 months old).
By 6.30pm I gave her a bath everynight (not just when she is dirty say 4-5 days, you try to **** %26amp; piss in your pants just have a wipe, change your knickers %26amp; then not have a shower or bath for 4-5 days??!! Not nice eh??) after bath 10 min slow massage front %26amp; back, not too hard (when on her tummy make sure their head is facing the side.)
7pm good feed with lights down low or just tv on but quiet. I left the tv on so she could hear it so she thought she wasn't alone. (she could not see the tv just hear it).
When she woke a couple of times in the night i would always change her bum first before i fed her as after would wake her up!! As soon as she finished feeding, back to bed straight away.
During the day, if she wakes before 6 feed %26amp; back to bed, after 6, feed %26amp; play/stimulation, tummy time, when showing hungry again maybe 2-3 hrs after feed %26amp; bed, repeat play/sleep until bathtime.
as the baby gets older %26amp; starts eating solids you push the bathtime to 6:45, 7:00, 7:30. You drop a couple of day sleeps until they have 1 in the morning %26amp; 1 in the afternoon, not after 4pm as they will not go to bed at the bedtime.
Even if the child is in bed not crying just playing byself just leave them to go to sleep by themselves.
This is what has worked for me time %26amp; time again.
Children even babies need routine or youll be having kids that dont go to bed untill 11-12 at night %26amp; getting up at 10-11 in the morning %26amp; you will not be able to do anything for yourself/husband/boyfriend/house.
Good luck!!!What is a good schedule for a newborn who is breastfeeding? please including feeding times, naps and bed bath?
Feeding should happen when hungry, naps as needed, and bathing every couple of days. In a couple of weeks he/she should fall into their own routine which, as you adjust to it, will change as his/her needs change. (Ex: growth spurts @ 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, ect where they may seem to eat constantly are normal)
Newborns don't need schedules set by their parents. You offer to nurse at least every 1-2 hours and allow him/her to nurse whenever you notice possible signs of hunger. A newborn will go to sleep when s/he wants for both nap and bedtime. All you can do is keep the house bright during the day and dark at night to help him/her learn day and night.
You're joking, right?
Newborns, especially breastfed newborns, don't conform to schedules. You feed them when they are hungry. They nap when they are sleepy. About the only thing you can do schedule-wise is bath them at roughly the same time of day and keep it dark and quiet at night.
Throw away all your clocks. Nurse when baby is hungry. Nap when baby is sleepy. Bathe when baby is dirty. Go to bed when baby passes out.
ETA: You nurse baby as long as she wants on one breast, then offer the other. Seriously, throw away the clock, and just pay attention to baby's cues.
You do not schedule, you feed you baby on demand and let them sleep when they need to sleep.
Trying to put a newborn on a schedule is not a good idea and potentially harmful.
Just follow your baby's lead.
When a breastfed baby is allowed to feed whenever he wants he actually changes the breast milk so it has exactly what he needs. Trying to use a schedule will most likely hurt your supply.
baby is hungry - feed
baby is done eating and falls asleep - nap
you have time to clear enough space and baby is not crying or sleeping - bath
bed time................ yeah right, when ever possible.
Sorry the way you worded the question you really sounded like a first time parent that thinks you can schedule a newborn and really especially if you are nursing that just doesn't work. You need to offer the breast often and as long as baby wants it. there is no time limit or really any guidelines since every baby and woman is different, some newborns will need to nurse for 30 minutes every hour, some will only nurse for 10 minutes every couple of hours. It is normal to expect baby to nurse at least every 2 hours, if you have a fast let down and the milk comes fast then baby may not need to nurse for very long, but if the milk comes slower it will take longer, unfortunately there is really no way to know how it will work out ahead of time. In my experience it is best to nurse on just one side per session, that way you know for sure the breast is getting drained well and baby is getting the richer creamy hind milk, switching breasts too soon before baby has drained the first side can lead to your supply decreasing and baby getting too much thin lower fat fore milk which can cause reduced weight gain and runny diapers.
You said you didn't have enough milk for your first, it is very rare for a woman to not be able to produce enough milk, you may just need to nurse more often and not offer any supplements, it can take 2 - 5 days for your milk to come in after the baby is born, and often women think that because it has taken so long they are just not going to produce any or enough milk, baby will be just fine with only the colostrum for these first few days and the more often they nurse the faster and stronger your milk supply will come in. Just be patient and remember help is available from lactation consultants and nurses while you are in the hospital and La Leche League after, since you had issues the first time around and want to nurse this time is would probably be a good idea to touch bases with the LLL in your area now before baby comes, you can get some great coaching and meet other nursing moms that you will be able to call on if you need help after baby arrives.
Good Luck
Is it even possible to put a newborn on a schedule?
a newborn breastfeeding drinks on demand. Naps when tired. Baths every 4 or 5 days is fine.
6 am -- feeding,
go right back to sleep
9 am - feeding,
followed by play time, then back to sleep
noon - feeding,
play time, back to sleep
3 pm - feeding , play time, back to sleep
5 or 6 pm - they might get fussy this time of day, feeding, often need
a bit more comforting (snuggling, holding), may go to sleep, but it's
better to keep them awake until bath time.
bath time for babies (Always bathe baby before bed in the evening, not in the morning. Morning baths make them want to sleep all day.)
8 pm - Nice, long feeding, put to bed for the night
Expect baby to wake up at least 1 time during the night to feed. Mine always did around 3 am for the first few weeks.What is a good schedule for a newborn who is breastfeeding? please including feeding times, naps and bed bath?
I followed my daughters signs for hunger, but I had a routine for bath time %26amp; bedtime everynight. by 7 weeks she was sleeping through the night %26amp; has been ever since. (she is now 18 months old).
By 6.30pm I gave her a bath everynight (not just when she is dirty say 4-5 days, you try to **** %26amp; piss in your pants just have a wipe, change your knickers %26amp; then not have a shower or bath for 4-5 days??!! Not nice eh??) after bath 10 min slow massage front %26amp; back, not too hard (when on her tummy make sure their head is facing the side.)
7pm good feed with lights down low or just tv on but quiet. I left the tv on so she could hear it so she thought she wasn't alone. (she could not see the tv just hear it).
When she woke a couple of times in the night i would always change her bum first before i fed her as after would wake her up!! As soon as she finished feeding, back to bed straight away.
During the day, if she wakes before 6 feed %26amp; back to bed, after 6, feed %26amp; play/stimulation, tummy time, when showing hungry again maybe 2-3 hrs after feed %26amp; bed, repeat play/sleep until bathtime.
as the baby gets older %26amp; starts eating solids you push the bathtime to 6:45, 7:00, 7:30. You drop a couple of day sleeps until they have 1 in the morning %26amp; 1 in the afternoon, not after 4pm as they will not go to bed at the bedtime.
Even if the child is in bed not crying just playing byself just leave them to go to sleep by themselves.
This is what has worked for me time %26amp; time again.
Children even babies need routine or youll be having kids that dont go to bed untill 11-12 at night %26amp; getting up at 10-11 in the morning %26amp; you will not be able to do anything for yourself/husband/boyfriend/house.
Good luck!!!What is a good schedule for a newborn who is breastfeeding? please including feeding times, naps and bed bath?
Feeding should happen when hungry, naps as needed, and bathing every couple of days. In a couple of weeks he/she should fall into their own routine which, as you adjust to it, will change as his/her needs change. (Ex: growth spurts @ 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, ect where they may seem to eat constantly are normal)
Newborns don't need schedules set by their parents. You offer to nurse at least every 1-2 hours and allow him/her to nurse whenever you notice possible signs of hunger. A newborn will go to sleep when s/he wants for both nap and bedtime. All you can do is keep the house bright during the day and dark at night to help him/her learn day and night.
You're joking, right?
Newborns, especially breastfed newborns, don't conform to schedules. You feed them when they are hungry. They nap when they are sleepy. About the only thing you can do schedule-wise is bath them at roughly the same time of day and keep it dark and quiet at night.
Throw away all your clocks. Nurse when baby is hungry. Nap when baby is sleepy. Bathe when baby is dirty. Go to bed when baby passes out.
ETA: You nurse baby as long as she wants on one breast, then offer the other. Seriously, throw away the clock, and just pay attention to baby's cues.
You do not schedule, you feed you baby on demand and let them sleep when they need to sleep.
Trying to put a newborn on a schedule is not a good idea and potentially harmful.
Just follow your baby's lead.
When a breastfed baby is allowed to feed whenever he wants he actually changes the breast milk so it has exactly what he needs. Trying to use a schedule will most likely hurt your supply.
baby is hungry - feed
baby is done eating and falls asleep - nap
you have time to clear enough space and baby is not crying or sleeping - bath
bed time................ yeah right, when ever possible.
Sorry the way you worded the question you really sounded like a first time parent that thinks you can schedule a newborn and really especially if you are nursing that just doesn't work. You need to offer the breast often and as long as baby wants it. there is no time limit or really any guidelines since every baby and woman is different, some newborns will need to nurse for 30 minutes every hour, some will only nurse for 10 minutes every couple of hours. It is normal to expect baby to nurse at least every 2 hours, if you have a fast let down and the milk comes fast then baby may not need to nurse for very long, but if the milk comes slower it will take longer, unfortunately there is really no way to know how it will work out ahead of time. In my experience it is best to nurse on just one side per session, that way you know for sure the breast is getting drained well and baby is getting the richer creamy hind milk, switching breasts too soon before baby has drained the first side can lead to your supply decreasing and baby getting too much thin lower fat fore milk which can cause reduced weight gain and runny diapers.
You said you didn't have enough milk for your first, it is very rare for a woman to not be able to produce enough milk, you may just need to nurse more often and not offer any supplements, it can take 2 - 5 days for your milk to come in after the baby is born, and often women think that because it has taken so long they are just not going to produce any or enough milk, baby will be just fine with only the colostrum for these first few days and the more often they nurse the faster and stronger your milk supply will come in. Just be patient and remember help is available from lactation consultants and nurses while you are in the hospital and La Leche League after, since you had issues the first time around and want to nurse this time is would probably be a good idea to touch bases with the LLL in your area now before baby comes, you can get some great coaching and meet other nursing moms that you will be able to call on if you need help after baby arrives.
Good Luck
Is it even possible to put a newborn on a schedule?
a newborn breastfeeding drinks on demand. Naps when tired. Baths every 4 or 5 days is fine.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Me and my partner got our baby bathed,fed then put to bed at 7.30pm-he wont sleep now,what can we do?
he is 4 months and up till 10pm-3 hours tryin to get him to sleep he is wide awake cooing-we feed him a good amount,rock/sway him to sleep %26amp; cuddle but nothing as if his grown out his routine!this is becomin a big problem as i do shift work sometimes nites!!what is the best thing too do to get him A) sleeping and B) back to his or a new routine?????
plz help-thanks!!!!!Me and my partner got our baby bathed,fed then put to bed at 7.30pm-he wont sleep now,what can we do?
warm milk! definitely!Me and my partner got our baby bathed,fed then put to bed at 7.30pm-he wont sleep now,what can we do?
Go back to the basic- make sure you are feeding him at the regular intervals. If he doesn't get all his calories in during the day, he will want them at night. At this age, your baby shouldn't be sleeping more than 4 -5 hours during the day. If you feel like he is starting a new phase and routine, go with his cues and let him show you what he needs.
It's so hard to not stress over this, I am going through the same thing with my 3 month old! We'll make it through and our babies will be just fine! :)
Well 7:30 is to early to put him to bed anyway! His routine is going to change all the time, you will just have to deal with it, til he is older!
my parents used to put me in the car and drive around till i fell asleep. they said it always worked fairly quickly too.
hes obviously changing his schedule, perhaps 10 is when he feels tired %26amp; ready to go to bed. my daughter would go to sleep by 10 but she now knocks out at 8pm. try making the room dark %26amp; dont talk to him when trying to put him to sleep
To begin with, keep him quiet at nearly bedtime. You see is you play, or talk excitedly to your baby that puts his in a state of excitement and obviously he won't go to bed.; Another thing too he is getting very cute to realise that you will rock him or cuddle him to sleep. Babies learn very quickly that they can manipulate a situation to their advantage and what do us parents do take the bait.
The thing to do now, is bathe him, give him his bottle, very quietly put him to bed, light out, door closed. Try to put him to bed a few minutes earlier each night until you get to a reasonable time that you think it right for him.
Also if you are UK based talk to your Health Visitor, they are a mind of information and years of experience.
Good Luck
UK based Mum
You so shifts, so you don't have a proper routine. Why do you think your little baby should?!
Personally, I think that you should go with the flow, and not worry too much about Gina Ford's 'routines.' Babys don't live like that, and neither do grown ups for that matter!
I'm sure he will settle back down. But if he picks up that you are stressed, he is less likely to settle.
I know it can be frustrating, believe me I do! Perhaps you should sleep in a separate room when he's crying, so you don't get disturbed!
Good luck!
You are so lucky! You just happened to have posted this question and it has been spotted my me - only the best person at sorting baby (and M %26amp; D sleep) issues.
First - baby might not be tired. Baby might be stimulated and wide awake. So - get the idea of baby sleeping out of your mind - it's not going to happen for an hours or so.
Also - are you in a pattern and routine yourselves. Do you follow the same times. This is difficult to do - if u have - well done - but its not easy.
Next - even when you do establish a routine - baby suddenly changes. This is part of development. You're probably starting to think this is impossible. Not impossible - but you have to be prepared to ';adjust'; your plans and life from time to time. (It's fun, tiring but fun - thats how you've got to look at it)
Best advice is - just accept it . If he is wide awake then forget sleep - talk to him, play with him. ( you just have to go to work tired).
When you think he is not quite so awake, not so bright, walk him round in your arms, his head looking over your shoulder - and walk all around the house slowly rocking AND most importantly - humming - yes gently humming - repetitive humming . Walk around so he can see different things - rocking gently - in a very reassuring way. (this is such a close experience) Patting gently on his back is good as well. But keep rocking - and keep humming - no sudden noises. One of you can go to sleep while this is going on. This is best - then you can get some some serious droning humming in. Tomorrow night swap over. You'll get your sleep over the course of a week. You can do it. I've just been reading all about Ellen MacArther round the world solo yacht journey - she had to try and sleep at night and keep getting up to change the sails 10-20 times thro the night every time the wind changed. If she didn't the boat would likely tip over. Good luck.
wake him up early in the mornings, don't let him sleep for a long time in the day, and tire him out during the day with lots of fun!
put the vacuum cleaner on, the dull noise mght bore him to sleep
good luck
xxx vici
maybe he needs some solid food to fill him up more. Baby porridge or rice with his last bottle should make him tired. My daughter was the same, I just had to give her more sustenance rather than volume!
I used to put my babies in their infant car seats and swing them between my legs.....they always fell asleep when i did that.
plz help-thanks!!!!!Me and my partner got our baby bathed,fed then put to bed at 7.30pm-he wont sleep now,what can we do?
warm milk! definitely!Me and my partner got our baby bathed,fed then put to bed at 7.30pm-he wont sleep now,what can we do?
Go back to the basic- make sure you are feeding him at the regular intervals. If he doesn't get all his calories in during the day, he will want them at night. At this age, your baby shouldn't be sleeping more than 4 -5 hours during the day. If you feel like he is starting a new phase and routine, go with his cues and let him show you what he needs.
It's so hard to not stress over this, I am going through the same thing with my 3 month old! We'll make it through and our babies will be just fine! :)
Well 7:30 is to early to put him to bed anyway! His routine is going to change all the time, you will just have to deal with it, til he is older!
my parents used to put me in the car and drive around till i fell asleep. they said it always worked fairly quickly too.
hes obviously changing his schedule, perhaps 10 is when he feels tired %26amp; ready to go to bed. my daughter would go to sleep by 10 but she now knocks out at 8pm. try making the room dark %26amp; dont talk to him when trying to put him to sleep
To begin with, keep him quiet at nearly bedtime. You see is you play, or talk excitedly to your baby that puts his in a state of excitement and obviously he won't go to bed.; Another thing too he is getting very cute to realise that you will rock him or cuddle him to sleep. Babies learn very quickly that they can manipulate a situation to their advantage and what do us parents do take the bait.
The thing to do now, is bathe him, give him his bottle, very quietly put him to bed, light out, door closed. Try to put him to bed a few minutes earlier each night until you get to a reasonable time that you think it right for him.
Also if you are UK based talk to your Health Visitor, they are a mind of information and years of experience.
Good Luck
UK based Mum
You so shifts, so you don't have a proper routine. Why do you think your little baby should?!
Personally, I think that you should go with the flow, and not worry too much about Gina Ford's 'routines.' Babys don't live like that, and neither do grown ups for that matter!
I'm sure he will settle back down. But if he picks up that you are stressed, he is less likely to settle.
I know it can be frustrating, believe me I do! Perhaps you should sleep in a separate room when he's crying, so you don't get disturbed!
Good luck!
You are so lucky! You just happened to have posted this question and it has been spotted my me - only the best person at sorting baby (and M %26amp; D sleep) issues.
First - baby might not be tired. Baby might be stimulated and wide awake. So - get the idea of baby sleeping out of your mind - it's not going to happen for an hours or so.
Also - are you in a pattern and routine yourselves. Do you follow the same times. This is difficult to do - if u have - well done - but its not easy.
Next - even when you do establish a routine - baby suddenly changes. This is part of development. You're probably starting to think this is impossible. Not impossible - but you have to be prepared to ';adjust'; your plans and life from time to time. (It's fun, tiring but fun - thats how you've got to look at it)
Best advice is - just accept it . If he is wide awake then forget sleep - talk to him, play with him. ( you just have to go to work tired).
When you think he is not quite so awake, not so bright, walk him round in your arms, his head looking over your shoulder - and walk all around the house slowly rocking AND most importantly - humming - yes gently humming - repetitive humming . Walk around so he can see different things - rocking gently - in a very reassuring way. (this is such a close experience) Patting gently on his back is good as well. But keep rocking - and keep humming - no sudden noises. One of you can go to sleep while this is going on. This is best - then you can get some some serious droning humming in. Tomorrow night swap over. You'll get your sleep over the course of a week. You can do it. I've just been reading all about Ellen MacArther round the world solo yacht journey - she had to try and sleep at night and keep getting up to change the sails 10-20 times thro the night every time the wind changed. If she didn't the boat would likely tip over. Good luck.
wake him up early in the mornings, don't let him sleep for a long time in the day, and tire him out during the day with lots of fun!
put the vacuum cleaner on, the dull noise mght bore him to sleep
good luck
xxx vici
maybe he needs some solid food to fill him up more. Baby porridge or rice with his last bottle should make him tired. My daughter was the same, I just had to give her more sustenance rather than volume!
I used to put my babies in their infant car seats and swing them between my legs.....they always fell asleep when i did that.
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