Not exact matches
The last part of her
nap /
bedtime routine must be
calming and in her room or always in the exact same spot, for at least the last 10 minutes before putting her down.
And she also occasionally gets really worked up before a nap or at bedtime, and we will rub her back to help her calm down to go to sle
And she also occasionally gets really worked up before a
nap or at
bedtime,
and we will rub her back to help her calm down to go to sle
and we will rub her back to help her
calm down to go to sleep.
Once you have danced around
and moved
and it's time to slow things down
and rest then check out these fantastic books that go with the songs featured here that will help you
calm your toddlers
and preschoolers down ready for a
nap or
bedtime.
With all this going on
and keeping baby alert, it can make it harder for them to settle
and fall off to sleep, so help by creating
calming sleep associations at
bedtime and nap times.
If you are sure you are keeping a consistent daily routine
and bedtime routine for your son, with the same
calming nightly routine (warm bath, singing, books, etc.)
and bedtime hour, as well as a consistent
nap schedule (even if he takes 5),
and he is getting a total of 12 - 15 hours of actual undisturbed sleep,
and you are still concerned with his irritability throughout the day
and his need for swaddling, I would definitely seek a second medical opinion to rule out that anything medical or perhaps dietary is causing his fussiness.
Our
bedtime and nap routines are simple
and straightforward,
and I agree with you that doing
calm things before
bedtime is so important.