Having a newborn is both an exciting and tiring phase in the life of parents. Most of them are sleep-deprived, thereby losing the ability to do their work effectively. Here are five tips to get more sleep even if there is a newborn at home from Baby Center.
1. Take turns with hubby
While it is the mother who normally stays up late to take care of the baby, moms can also take turns with their husbands. Breastfeeding moms can pump breast milk early and let the dad feed the baby at night just to give the mom a restful sleep.
2. Go to bed early
If the children go to bed at 8:00 p.m., then better sleep at the same time with them. By sleeping early, you will be able to pack on some sleeping hours just before the baby wakes up for night feeding. Don't worry, as the baby grows, his sleeping time is also increased and you would have lesser waking hours at night.
3. Don't be afraid to take a nap
Some parents are afraid to catch a nap during daytime as they fear that they might not be able to watch over their babies properly. However, if the baby is asleep, it will do your body a lot of good if you take a short nap. You'll find out that your body has renewed energy upon waking up.
4. Share your bed with your baby
Moms who sleep with their babies enjoy longer sleep hours compared to those who need to get up in order to feed them at night. Just make sure that you give ample distance between you and your baby on the bed.
5. Avoid caffeine whether breastfeeding or not
Caffeine can interfere with normal sleep patterns. If you are sleep-deprived because of your newborn, better steer clear of caffeine during daytime, so your chances of experiencing a restful sleep at night will be much higher.
According to Parents, having a newborn does not necessarily mean that you will automatically experience sleep deprivation. It is just a matter of disciplining yourself and following the tips to get more sleep mentioned herein.
