1. Every time I put my sleeping baby down, he’s up and yelling in
minutes. Why?
Even though your baby is asleep when you put him down, he still
has some awareness of his surroundings. To him there’s too big a
difference between your arms and a quiet, still bassinet.
Try using the 5 “S’s” to help your baby make the transition to his
crib. Swaddling, white noise, and swinging lessen the abrupt change
from your cuddle to his cradle and can eliminate one or two night
wakings.
2. When my baby falls asleep after a feeding, should I burp him and
risk waking him up?
Yes. You should burp him, to keep him from spitting up in his
sleep, and change his diaper too, to prevent a diaper rash. After a
feeding, most babies feel a little “drunk” and usually go back to
sleep quickly, especially if you’re using the 5 “S’s.”
By the way, it is also a good idea to put ointment on your baby’s
bottom at night to protect his skin from any pee or poop that comes
out while he’s asleep.
3. I worry about overbundling my baby in the warm weather. How can
I tell if he’s getting overheated at night?
It’s quite easy to know if your baby is overbundled: feel his ears
and toes. If they are red, sweaty, or very warm, he’s too hot; if they
are cold and bluish, he’s too chilly; and if they feel “fresh” (not hot,
not cold, but a tiny bit on the cool side), his body temperature is
just right.
Even on the hottest summer days, your baby will benefit from
swaddling. Dress him in a diaper only and wrap him in a very light
cotton blanket.
For summertime, Talia’s grandmother made some
ultralight blankets by cutting a sheet in quarters and
hemming the edges.
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