Write an article based on this "Learn your baby's sleep requirements. Follow a regular bedtime. Get your baby to relax before bed. Establish a bedtime routine. Create a cozy sleeping environment. Put your baby down while awake."
Sleep is integral to a baby's health and well-being. Learning how much she needs can keep her happy and healthy. The recommended daily sleep needs for babies are: Infants 0-2 months need 10.5-18 hours every day. Babies 2-12 months need 14-15 hours every day. Fix a regular bedtime for your baby that includes a routine. This can promote and regulate sleep and help her relax her. Keep in mind that most babies don't have a specific bedtime in the first two to three months of life because they are still feeding every few hours. Take naps, feedings, baths, and your baby's age when figuring out her bedtime. Adjust your schedule for activities or other factors like illness. Babies usually need time to switch into bedtime mode. Help your little one relax with a bedtime routine and cozy environment. Start switching into bedtime mode at least two hours before bedtime. Dampen any noise. Dim the lights in any spaces your baby might be. This signals her that it's time to sleep. Gently talk to your baby and rub her back to relax. This can also help soothe her if she is fussy. Set up a nightly ritual at bedtime. Taking a bath, nursing or feeding, reading a story, singing, or listening to soothing music can signal your baby that it's time to sleep. Reading or singing can help calm your baby. Give her a warm bath to stimulate sleepiness. A gentle massage may enhance her becoming sleepy. Create a room for your baby that helps her to sleep. Factors such as temperature, white noise, and shutting out light can put her on the road to a full night's rest. A room temperature between 60 and 75 degrees is optimal for promoting sleep. Remove electronics or anything else that might stimulate your baby. Use soft bulbs and curtains or blinds to control light. A night light in a non-stimulating color like red can reassure a baby. White noise machine can dampen noises and help her sleep. Remove blankets and soft items from the crib or bassinet to minimize the risk of suffocation. Put your baby in her bed when she is drowsy but still awake. This helps her associate the crib or bassinet with sleep. In addition, it may also reduce the amount of nighttime care you provide. Lay your baby on her back in her bed. Let your baby to adjust and see if she falls back asleep if she rouses when you put her in the bed. If she doesn't, hold her until she is drowsy.