Hello, my dear sisters, mothers, and friends! I hope you are well.
Today I have come to talk to you all from my heart. Sitting like this today, I remembered my past. When my son was small, he used to bother me so much that he would not sleep. I would get tired. Sometimes I would try to put him to sleep on my chest, sometimes I would carry him in my lap and sleep, sometimes I would put him in a swing and swing him, and I have also spent such nights that the whole family was sleeping and I would walk with my child and he would fall asleep like that, then when I would lay him on the bed, he would start crying again. I would feel helpless. I would blame myself for not knowing how to handle a child. Then my grandmother explained to me that this is the story of every mother. It happens to almost every mother. She made me realize that this is not my failure, but rather it is a part of the immense love that Allah has placed in the heart of a mother. She hugged me with great love and told me, "You are not alone; I am with you." I still remember those words.
My grandmother taught me that this journey is as difficult as it is beautiful. If you are going through the same period today, waking up at night and exhausted, then first of all, put your hand on your throat, take a deep breath, and say to yourself: "I am a great mother, and I am not alone."
Come on, today I share with you the secrets and tried-and-true methods of my grandmother that helped me a lot in getting my baby to sleep peacefully, and I am sure that they will be very useful for you too.
However, if your baby is not sleeping because of a blocked nose or sickness, make sure to read my guide on safe home remedies for baby cough and cold to soothe them first.
1. Create a sweet and regular routine (bedtime)
Children do not know when it is day and when it is night. We have to teach them this with love. When you do something special at the same time every day, the child's mind understands that it is time to sleep.
- Light massage: Before going to bed at night, give your child a light massage with lukewarm oil or lotion on his feet and back. It works like magic; it relaxes his body.
- Sponge or bath with lukewarm water: If the weather is good, clean or bathe your child with lukewarm water before going to bed. This makes the child feel very light.
- Comfortable clothes: Always wear cotton and loose-fitting clothes to sleep at night. Children can never sleep peacefully in tight clothes.
2. Make the room environment calm and comfortable
We ourselves sleep peacefully only when the room is comfortable. This is even more important in the case of children.
- Dim the lights: Turn off the bright lights in the room at bedtime and keep only a single incandescent bulb or night lamp on. This starts the natural production of sleep hormones in the baby.
- Reduce noise: When it is time for the baby to sleep, lower the volume of the TV or turn it off. Ask the rest of the family to speak in a low voice for a while.
- Room temperature: The room should be neither too cold nor too hot. Just one where the baby can sleep comfortably with a light blanket.
3. A full stomach is most important
A hungry baby can never sleep, and even if he does sleep, he will wake up repeatedly.
- Feed the baby right before bedtime: Feed the baby a full stomach just before putting him to bed.
- Don't forget to burp: After feeding, pat the baby on the shoulder and gently rub it so that he burps. If gas remains in the stomach, the baby will cry all night due to pain and will not be able to sleep.
- If the baby eats solid food: If your baby is older than six months, then feed him something light and filling at night (like semolina pudding or porridge) that is quickly digested and keeps his stomach full for a long time.
4. The magic of white noise and lullabies
My dear sisters! Allah has placed a strange healing and peace in the voice of mothers. Your lullaby is the best medicine in the world for the baby.
- Sing a lullaby: When you hold the baby in your lap and sing a lullaby in a soft and sweet voice, or recite a prayer, the baby feels that he is in the safest place in the world.
- Whisper or 'shh shh' sound: Make a light 'shh shh' sound while rocking the baby in your lap; this sound reminds them of the environment inside the mother's womb and calms them down quickly.
- The sound of a fan or humidifier: Even the faint, uniform sound of a fan in the room protects children from sudden noises outside (such as a car horn or a door opening).
5. Teach the difference between day and night
This is a very important thing that many mothers forget. If the baby sleeps very long and deeply during the day, then obviously he will wake you up at night.
- Keep the light on during the day: Keep the curtains open in the room during the day, let the sun in, and let the sounds of normal household chores play. The baby should know that it is time to wake up.
- Feed with toys during the day: Talk to the baby during the day, make him laugh, and play with him so that his energy is used up and he sleeps tired at night.
- Show him laziness at night: If the baby wakes up at night, do not play with him, nor turn on the bright light. Just feed him quietly in dim light and try to put him to sleep again.
6. Understand your baby's cues
Your baby may not be able to verbally tell you "Mommy, I'm sleepy," but he or she will give you some cues. As soon as you see these cues, prepare to put your baby to sleep.
- Rubbing your eyes and ears: If your baby is rubbing their eyes or touching their ears frequently, it's a clear sign that they're tired.
- Stubbornness and crying: Unexplained irritability and crying are also signs of sleepiness.
- Yawning: If your baby is yawning frequently, pick them up and try to put them to sleep. If you delay this time, they'll become "overtired," and it'll be twice as hard to put them to sleep.
Dear Mama, stop and listen to me carefully:
You are a wonderful and excellent mother!
It is not uncommon for you to forget your rest, your sleep, and yourself, to take care of a piece of your liver. Allah is watching this sacrifice of yours, and He will reward you for every effort you make. Stop doubting yourself. You are not a machine; you are a human being, so if you get tired or cry sometimes, it is completely normal.
Take great care of yourself, because only a calm and happy mother can give her child a beautiful and peaceful world. Whenever you feel discouraged, just remember that this sister of yours is always praying for you. These difficult days will pass, and this flower in your lap will one day become your pride.
Lots of love and a strong hug to you!
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