Hälsa Baby™

It’s summer vacation, and your school-age kids are busy enjoying their time away from school, but you also have a new baby to tend to and a baby monitor to watch. How are you keeping the peace and helping your newest family member get the sleep they need? Here are a few tips to help you get through the summer season when it’s time to be a full-time parent.  Create a Restful Sleep Environment for the Baby Your baby’s sleep environment is crucial. It should be dark, and you should use your baby monitor to read the temperature of the room. Then you can set a temperature range. The door to the sleep space is likely closed, so monitor environmental changes with a baby temperature monitor and adjust the thermostat accordingly. You can use white noise or soothing sleep sounds to muffle the noise of other kids outside the room. Plan Engaging Activities for the Older Kids Whether it’s half-days at a kids’ summer camp or water activities in the backyard, make sure you have...