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When it's time to put your baby to bed: he will tell you about it himself - not with words, but with actions
25.09.2024 15:58
If you want your child to fall asleep easily and sleep better, try to put him to bed at the right time.
No one argues that every child is unique and the range of sleep is quite wide. However, there are some features that are typical for children of certain age groups.
Children from 0 to 6 months
Up to six months of age, the infant's daily routine is closely linked to feeding. During this period, children sleep several times a day and often do not differentiate between the duration of daytime and nighttime sleep.
From about two to three months, babies' biological clocks start working, which are associated with the synthesis of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Melatonin accumulates in the body during the day and causes drowsiness.
Usually the sleep window opens from 18:30 to 20:30, but it is better to watch for signs of fatigue in the child: he may rub his eyes, yawn, and his movements and reactions will be slow.
Children from 6 months to 1.5 years
In children from 6 months to one and a half years old, the feeding schedule becomes more stable, and their sleep is no longer so dependent on meals.
At this age, babies become more active during the day, which leads to an increase in the duration of nighttime sleep, as the body needs more rest.
Because of this, the usual sleep window may change, and the child will want to go to bed earlier.
Children from 1.5 to 3 years old
For children aged 1.5 to 3 years, one daytime sleep is typical, and nighttime sleep is unstable due to the child’s adaptation to a new regime: during this period, many children begin to go to kindergarten, which can cause fatigue and whims in the evenings.
During this difficult time, pre-sleep rituals are especially important: reading a book, choosing pajamas, taking a bath. It is recommended to begin these rituals 1.5-2 hours after dinner.
