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There are many things which can disrupt your baby’s sleep, so try not to be discouraged when things don’t go to plan.
With the right information and a consistent bedtime routine, you and your baby will be on your way to a long, restful slumber.
Keeping sleep and feed time separate can help your baby self-settle.
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All babies are the same when it comes to sleep.
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Establishing a bedtime routine can help your baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
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All babies should sleep through the night from three months.
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Timing your baby’s naps is the key to developing good sleep habits.
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Uncover the truths about baby sleep
Get the facts about your baby’s sleep in the first year, and discover the tools you’ll need to create a successful sleep routine.
If your baby naps late in the day, it can affect how well they sleep that night. Early afternoon is the ideal time to start your baby’s final nap.
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From three months, keep their morning wake time consistent
Leave a 2-3-hour gap between each nap
Try a mini naptime routine before putting them down
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Although babies are physically capable of sleeping through from an early age, it doesn’t mean they will.
All babies wake through the night, but from three months, some may learn to naturally self-settle, and others may take much longer.
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More self-soothing tips
Not only will a consistent routine help your baby sleep well, it can improve their language and cognitive skills, help with family bonds, and regulate your baby’s moods and emotions.
By around three months of age, you can introduce a simple bedtime routine to help your baby learn that bedtime is on its way.
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Your baby has something called a circadian rhythm, otherwise known as their natural sleep-wake cycle. These cycles will lengthen as your baby gets older, but will be individual to them.
It’s important to remember that all babies are different. Try not to compare, as something that one baby may be ready for, another will not.
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From six months, or when you feel your baby is ready, you can try offering the evening feed at the beginning of their bedtime routine. Keep your baby awake for this feed to prevent them from linking feeding with sleep.
Once you’ve broken this association, it may be easier for them to self-soothe at night.
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Look for sleep cues that show your baby is tired
Avoid waiting until your baby is overtired before starting
Introduce a simple, but soothing bedtime routine so your baby knows it’s time for bed
End the routine by putting your baby in their cot while they are drowsy, but still awake
Say goodnight and leave the room, but remain outside
Check on them often to soothe any fussing
Tips to help your baby learn to self-soothe:
Try this 3-step bedtime routine
Step 1
Give your baby a warm, relaxing bath to cleanse away the day
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Gently cleanses and has soothing NaturalCalm™ essences - a blend of aromas designed to help soothe baby in preparation for sleep
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Introduce a relaxing, gentle massage, known to improve sleep
Use the moisturising lotion to leave your baby’s delicate skin feeling healthy and to soothe them in preparation for sleep
Step 2
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Settle down and cosy up for some quiet time. Have a nice cuddle, or a gentle bedtime story before saying goodnight
The JOHNSON'S® Bedtime range, and 3-step routine is designed to help babies sleep faster and stay asleep longer*
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*Routine consists of bath, massage and quiet time. Tested on babies 7 months+. 1 week+ use.
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