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About Kim West:
Kim West is a mother of two teenage girls and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been a practicing child and family therapist for more than twenty years. Known as The Sleep Lady® by her clients, she has helped tens of thousands of tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep without letting their children cry it out alone. Kim has appeared on Dr. Phil, the Today Show and Good Morning America and is the author of three books: “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to Helping Your Child Go to Sleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Happy”, the “Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook” and “52 Sleep Secrets for Babies.”
I was recently given the opportunity to ask ‘The Sleep Lady’ Kim West a couple of questions about how the time change will affect babies and what we can do to ensure they are getting all the sleep they need. I thought it sounded neat, so I sent over the following questions …
2. Should I anticipate a shift in my child’s sleep schedule?
3. What are a few key practices to keeping my child happy?
4. How should we, as parents, adjust to Daylight Savings?
Check out his answers in this video:
What are your best tips for ensuring baby gets enough sleep?
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Stick to a routine! Also a white noise machine and blackout curtains help!
My best tip is to start adjusting your schedule 15 to 30 minutes earlier and earlier until the hour difference doesn’t feel like such a difference.
Stick to a routine and start the bedtime process about an hour before you want them to go to sleep. Turn down the tv, dim the lights, bath time, quiet time, read to them, etc.
We try to keep a routine-bath, snack, books, songs, and prayers. We also have a white noise machine.
Sticking to a consistent routine
I definitely remember the days with young children and sleepless nights. I’d fall into the category of being willing to pay also!
I like stick to our bedtime routine and try not to make noise once they are asleep
I make the baby is full and sticking to her routine gives her full sleep
Keep a routine
Keep them on a routine, with my kids it was/is eat dinner, relax for an hour doing something calming like read a book or play a game then it is time for a bath and bedtime.
My observation is that babies and young children adapt fairly naturally to the time change as they tend to respond to daylight. A little lavender and chamomile an also do wonders for inducing that relaxed state that leads to a good night’s sleep.
A sleep routine always helps also, its good to make sure they are comfortable — bathed, not hungry, dry and in comfy jammies.
Have a plan and stick to it. Once you get into a routine, it makes things a lot easier. Adding in some extra time for stories and cuddles is good too.
make sure the room is dark during daylight saving time
Start a routine and stick with it!
playing soothing sounds to get and keep them asleep!
Stick with a routine!
We stick to a routine so my little one knows the schedule. We have bath time, read 2 books, make sure the room is dark.
Our routine is everything. Dinner, baths, story and bed. Every night, for both kids.
Routine! Book, Bath time (lavender wash!) and on schedule every night. Best thing to do.
I would make sure I put them down to sleep every couple hours if they are awake. If they want to sleep, I’d let them during the day.
Have a sleep routine so baby gets used to the signs that it’s time for bed.
A nice warm bath and lavender lotion massage!
My babies always slept best when I set up a routine
I stick to a sleep routine and make sure the room is dark.
Make sure they have a consistent schedule, including naps.
I think sticking to a sleep schedule is the best plan of action!
Consistency! A schedule and consistent routine have always worked for me. 🙂
Make sure and be extra quiet so the baby can sleep soundly without being woken up!
My best tip is to have a quite, dim and calming environment! I know this is not always easy, but lots of light and noise is just not what a baby needs to get rest.
Work with your little one’s schedule and put him/her down for a nap when they are tired…and then STICK to that schedule!
Make sure they get a good nap and go to bed early
i try to keep our bet time routine as familiar as possible. i follow the same steps each night.
making sure he takes naps so that he isnt restless
We have found that keeping the room at a comfortable temperature is a must. This allowed our daughter to sleep deeply.
I try to keep a routine and a little quite time right before sleep time.
I try to control their environment, block out noise and light, especially during time change.
Trying really hard to keep them awake during the day and a little oatmeal cereal before bed helped all 4 of my babies.
by keeping the same routine
The best tip for making sure baby is getting enough is to have a routine and stick to it.
My tip is to co-sleep and breastfeed.
I would say light soothing music by the crib helps.
My tip is to keep to the same routine and keep the room comfortable and quiet.
My best tip is to set a routine and stick to it!!!! After 3 weeks, my newborn was sleeping all night because we chose that route! Best decision ever!
I always have quiet time before I put them to bed
Establishing a nap and bedtime routine can help ensure that baby gets enough sleep.
Lully bye music and a bed time schedule.
I use a night lite.
I would say that a big thing would be making sure baby is very comfy and swaddling helps with this. Also, being fed before sleep helps too.
I am a firm believer that routine is key! My kiddos both had the same bedtime routine every night as babies and toddlers and they slept pretty great most of the time.
My tip is to keep to your schedule as much as possible. We also lower the lights and noises in the home in preparation.
I would say light soothing music by the crib helps also
Stick to a schedule! Helps Everyone!
I make the room plant dark and turn on a sound machine so baby can sleep.
Make sure they are comfortable. My son had a tendency to overheat easily, which made sleeping difficult.
Make a routine and stick with it.