Newborns sleep total up to 17-16 hours daily. Every nap doesn’t exceed a couple of hours day or night. The result is irregular sleep for the baby, stress and sleepless nights for the mom. As a first time mother you are going to see some challenges to get your little one to sleep in the desired time.

The baby starts to focus his sleep at night by 4-6 months. Total sleep hours at night can be up to 8-12 hours.

How to set healthy sleep patterns for your little one

Getting your baby to sleep in a regular pattern needs some effort and persistence from the mom. These are some basic tips to schedule your baby's sleep.

Teach him the difference between day and night: when your baby is awake during the day interact and play with him. Keep the rooms light and bright. At night keep the rooms' lights low and turn off any source of noise like TV. or cell phones.

Set a night routine: the night routine can be as simple as getting your baby changed, cuddling and singing. 

Teach your baby to be independent: watch out for signs that your baby is sleepy, like rubbing his eyes or blinking, then just put him down to bed. If the newborn gets used to a particular routine in the first 8 weeks he’ll stay the same way later. For example, if he's used to rocking or nursing don't expect him to sleep on his own later. 

Getting your little one to sleep regularly can be challenging, but it is good for his mental and physical health. If you know how to adjust your baby’s sleep you’ll enjoy your time get more rest no doubt.
 

What techniques to you follow to get your little one to sleep better?