Have you been in a situation where your baby is peacefully sleeping in your arms after being nursed (or bottle fed), but then the moment you put them in their crib or bassinet they’ll wake up and start crying. So you go back to rocking, bouncing, holding them, and every time you try to put them down, they wake up! (oh no!!)

 

OR – maybe they go to sleep just fine but wake up every 3 hours at night.

 

If you’re struggling to get the sleep you need due to situations like these, you’d probably want to read on and check out these 5 sleep essentials that might be able to help your baby or toddler sleep better.

 

 

1. Swaddle or Sleep Sacks

 

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), when done correctly, swaddling can be a good technique to help calm infants into a sound sleep as it creates an environment like the mother’s womb. Keep in mind that swaddling is more suitable for younger babies and should be stopped one your baby learns how to roll intentionally from his back.

 

You might also want to try sleep sacks – a wearable blanket made in a range of sizes for infants up to toddlers. Sleep sacks have become popular as of late because regular, loose blankets should not be used in a baby’s crib due to the risk of SIDS.

 

 

 

2. Night Light

 

While younger babies aren’t afraid of the dark, older babies and toddlers can be afraid or have night terrors, where they suddenly wake up disoriented and scared. If this is something you can relate to, consider trying a dim night light in the room.

 

These days there are so many creative and fun night lights to choose from that’ll literally (and figuratively) light up the room.

 

 

3. Sound Machines

 

Sound machines that emit white noise can serve as an amazing multi-function sleep aid for your children. It can be a naturally relaxing sound for babies who are used to hearing gentle whoosh noises in the womb. It’s also a great way to drown other noise going on in your house (especially if you have older kids) so you don’t feel like you need to tiptoe around while baby sleeps.

 

But keep in mind that experts recommend placing the machines farther from the crib and playing them at a volume comparable to a quiet shower rather than a loud hairdryer. Same goes to other sound machines (such as nature sound machines or mobile apps), as well as lullaby-playing mobiles and music players.

 

 

4. Lavender Essential Oils or Bath Products

 

Recommended for babies 3 months and above, lavender essential oils or bath products can be added into their nightly routine since it promotes relaxation. You can consider adding a few drops of essential oil into a warm bath, mix a few drops into their massage oil or diffuse a few drops of oil in a diffuser to fill your baby’s room with a calming scent.

 

The AAP also advises being careful with essential oils — even though they are natural, they are strong and can irritate the skin, so they shouldn’t be applied directly.

 

 

5. 4moms MamaRoo Sleep® Bassinet

 

Babies love movement since it reminds them of the jiggly sensation while they were in the womb. So you’ve probably seen or heard about parents pushing a baby’s stroller back and forth or taking their baby on car rides to try and put their baby to sleep.

 

But, we can’t be expected to do that every time right?

 

 

That’s where the 4moms® MamaRoo Sleep® Bassinet come in!

 

The 4moms® MamaRoo Sleep® Bassinet uses the same proven motions of the 4moms MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby SwingTM to help your baby fall asleep and stay asleep longer.

 

It features 5 unique rocking motions (car ride, wave, kangaroo, tree swing and rock-a-bye) and 5 speed options to find the perfect combination baby loves. It can also play one of the 4 white noise options (rain, ocean, fan and shh).

 

The MamaRoo Sleep Bassinet provides a firm, flat sleep surface that follows the AAP’s Safe Sleep Guidelines for newborns. Features such as height adjust, for optimal visibility & accessibility, and mesh sides create a safe sleep environment and give you peace of mind so that you and your baby sleep soundly.

 

 

Best part is, you can easily control all features via the 4moms app on a compatible smart device and it also features a timer that can be used to help establish a bedtime routine and improve sleep.

 

You’ll be also glad to know that the bassinet sheets are machine washable. As for the bassinet mattress, fabric and mesh, it can be spot cleaned using mild soap and warm water.

 

Now that you’ve got some ideas for your baby’s sleep essentials, give it a go and see what works best for you and your baby.

 

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