In an uncomplicated birth, caregivers try to take advantage of the infant's
alert period immediately after birth and encourage feeding and holding of the baby.
These little night owls sleep for longer stretches during the daytime, saving their
more alert periods for the moonlit hours.
They also did the experiment with mothers rocking their babies for the same period instead of massage which illustrated that massage had greater benefits for inducing sleep and prolonging
quiet alert periods than simple rocking.
Keep a journal for a few weeks to help know babies» patterns of tired vs.
alert periods.
During
her alert periods, make sure she spends some time in her room with you playing and reading.