How to Change a Sleeping Schedule for a Baby

Babies can have messed up sleep schedules. While babies are inside their mothers, it is always night time, so after babies are born, it takes some work to get them on a regular sleep schedule. Also, unlike adults, babies just don't have the energy and stamina adults do. There are tricks to get a baby to sleep when it's time for everyone else to go to bed too, though this doesn't guarantee they will stay asleep through the whole night.

Instructions

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  Keep him up later than usual. Parenting.com suggests this as a way to get the baby to sleep later in the morning. If he is waking up too early, this will be a helpful fix. Keeping your baby up later requires some attention; read to him, or watch a fun and interactive television or movie together. It just needs to be something that will keep the baby's attention so he does not fall asleep too soon.

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  Play games. If you tire her out it is more likely she will sleep through the whole night. Find something interactive for her to do, like a swing or bouncer. Noise making games may be annoying for adults, but they can be very entertaining to babies, so entertain her with something like this before bedtime and she'll surely be worn out and sleep longer. Parenting.com also suggests fresh air; play with your baby outside when the weather permits.

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  Build a routine, and he will begin to follow it over time. Keeping a journal of your baby's habits can be a great help in learning his schedule and being able to change it. Be patient when changing your baby's sleeping schedule. Babies are creatures of habit, so when the new schedule becomes their habit, all will be peaceful.