How to Encourage Your Baby to Self-Soothe

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When you hear “self-soothe,” what comes to mind? When a baby or toddler learns to self-soothe, it simply means they can fall back asleep by themselves. You can still comfort and tend to your baby while encouraging self-soothing skills. Before you can help your little one reach different levels of this developmental milestone, find out what you can do as a parent or caregiver.

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Reduce Stimulation

Sound, light, and movement affect newborns, young babies, and toddlers. To encourage self-soothing habits, reduce stimulation around your baby during nighttime wakeups. You can invest in a baby monitor that has a dim nightlight. That way, even if you have to change a diaper or do a nighttime feeding, you don’t have to turn on a bright light that wakes them up.

If all your baby’s needs are met, speak to the baby slowly and gently and keep your expression calm. If you need to hold them, pick them up slowly, hold them firmly, and try to help them settle down without big bouncing movements. Be consistent in your approach to helping your little one settle down.

Save Playtime for Daytime

Encourage playtime during the day and longer sleeps at night. Of course, with a newborn, it all feels like naps. Still, when you encourage nighttime sleep early on, it’s easier to adhere to this. You can use a smart baby monitor to track changes in sleep patterns so you can adjust the bedtime routine or environment as you learn more about their needs.

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Keep the room dimly lit when you can, keep all the toys in a designated play area, and do the bedtime routine that works best for you. Get tummy time and playtime in during the day, and if your baby starts sleeping through nightly feeding times, you can follow their lead. If their nutritional needs are being met, it’s okay to spread out the nighttime feedings or eliminate them altogether, but check with your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns.

Change the Approach to Nighttime Wakeups

As they move past newborn and early baby months, you may need to adjust your approach to nighttime wakeups. It’s okay if you don’t want to let your baby cry. However, you could eventually try a technique that gives your child time to get their bearings before rushing to their side. Some babies just need a minute to adjust and fall back asleep on their own.

Nighttime wakeups also look very different for toddlers, so it’s important to invest in a baby monitor and baby cam that provides great visuals and audio from the beginning. Toddlers can wake up and simply need a big hug, a pat on the back, or some blanket rearranging. If they’re potty training, they might need a midnight bathroom trip or pull-up change before they can get back to sleep comfortably.

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Your baby will not learn how to self-soothe overnight, and there are always times when they need you, like when they’re under the weather or need feeding and changing. Continue to monitor their sleep habits, tend to your child when they need it, and adjust your approach to nighttime wakeups as they learn and grow.

About Hälsa Baby™

Hälsa Baby™ helps parents and caregivers find the peace of mind they need to confidently care for and connect with their little ones. The brand’s All-In-One Wellness Monitor collects information and provides tools to improve or build upon the space where your little one rests. With a Baby Cam, Hub, App, and a Smart Sensor with Ankle Band, you monitor sleep and changes in heart rate, skin temperature, oxygen saturation, room temperature, and room humidity levels. In addition to these groundbreaking features, Hälsa Baby™ also helps you create a soothing bedtime routine with the Hub’s nightlight, two-way communication, and the ability to play white noise or lullabies. With Hälsa Baby™, your baby can snooze, nap, and sleep more comfortably than ever before.

Get the support you need for a soothing bedtime with Hälsa Baby™ at https://halsababy.com/

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