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Why a good night’s sleep is crucial for your child

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Your baby requires a daily balance of food, sleep and love. As a parent, nurturing your baby’s sleep is a profound investment in their body, soul, brain, and overall development. As challenging as it is, the rewards are unparalleled.

A win-win for the whole family:

Quality sleep is not a secret, it’s a fundamental component for a happy and healthy family. Sleep is the foundation for properly bodily function, growth and development. Poor or inadequate sleep can affect the mood, well-being, energy, and overall happiness. For this reason, observing your child’s sleep patterns is essential.

Moreover, the benefits of sleep extend to parents. When your baby enjoys a restful sleep, you experience the same. A well-rested parent becomes healthier and more delightful and inspiring for their child. Establishing good sleep habits for your baby manifests as a win-win for the entire family.

Challenges in a baby’s sleep:

Sleep is not always easy for a baby. Reasons vary between physiological adjustments in their organs, their need to adjust to life outside the womb, the necessity of lying on their backs for safety, and more. 

A baby’s brain operates at full capacity during sleep, to process all sensory information received during the day, until it is interrupted by their feeding needs, to fuel their growth and development. 

Swaddling – A game-changer:

Swaddling is a technique that offers your baby a sense of safety, security and protection, similar to the time spent in the womb. 

Mimicking the womb’s embrace, swaddling applies gentle pressure to calm the body and facilitate the initiation of sleep. This technique also prevents disruptions caused by reflexes such as the moro or sucking reflexes. 

Benefits of sleep:

  1. Ensures better growth
  2. Enhances joy and overall well-being
  3. Maintains a healthy body and fortifies the immune system
  4. Cleanses the body of stress hormones
  5. Strengthens the ability to learn and concentrate

Recommended Sleep Patterns:

  • Newborns: 16-18 hours per day
  • 3 months old: 15 hours per day
  • 6 months old: 14 hours per day
  • 1 year old: 13.5 hours per day
  • 2 years old: 13 hours per day
  • 3 years old: 12 hours per day