The newborn period is from birth right through to 3 months of age. Arguably, this is one of the biggest periods of adjustment for parents whether it's your first, second, third, fourth or so on. You might be surprised to learn that there is PLENTY you can do in that newborn period to set up great healthy sleep habits for later on!
Here are my top 10 tips for helping your newborn to sleep as well as possible in the first 12 weeks:
1.AWAKE WINDOWS
2.DARKNESS
3.SWADDLE
4.ROUGH ROUTINE FROM 8-10 WEEKS
5.OFFER YOUR BABY SOME SLEEPS IN THEIR BASSINET FROM THE BEGINNING
6.UPRIGHT TIME AND BURPING DURING AND AFTER FEEDS
7.COMBINATION FEED OPTION
8.USE A CONSISTENT BEDTIME AND WIND DOWN ROUTINE
9.MASSAGE AND SKIN TO SKIN
10.PARENTAL SELF CARE
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**Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.**