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� � Newborn Sleep
� Infant Sleep Patterns � Helpful Sleep Tips for your Family
� Support Resources
Workshop Overview
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� � Bond with your Baby
� Rest & Healing for Mom � Sleep will come in waves during this
time
The Early Months
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� � Newborns will sleep between 13-16
hours a day � Sleep is purposeful for your baby. � Newborns will wake up frequently &
are easily awakened (day & night) � Sleep cycles are short, so its normal for
them to wake every 1-2 hours
Newborn Sleep
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� � Waking may be essential to survival
(feeding, breathing, illness, warmth) � Excessive waking can signal an
important need for baby. � Ineffective feedings � Illness or injury � Result of physiological immaturity
Reasons for Waking
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� Age Average # of times babies wake
between 10pm – 6 am
1 month 3 – 4 times
2 months 2 – 3 times
4 months 1 – 2 times
6 months 0 – 1 time
Average Times Babies Wake At Night
Source: *UC Davis Human Lactation Center
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� � Newborns babies sleep 13-14 hours a day � Around 6-8 weeks of age - night time sleep
may lengthen � At 3 months sleep patterns become more
predictable � Nap organization happens around 4-6
months (maybe longer for some babies)
Sleep Develops Over Time
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� � Follow Your Baby’s Lead � Feed when hungry day & night � Your baby will go through several growth
spurts during this time � Feeding is essential to your child’s well
being � Consult your doctor or lactation specialist
The Importance of Feeding & How It Impacts Your Baby’s Sleep
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� � Rice Cereal � Formula
� Stretching out Feeds � Breastfeeding babies don’t sleep well
� Skipping naps will not cause your baby to sleep longer at night
Feeding & Sleep Myths
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Tips for Better Sleep in the Early Months
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Back to Sleep “Tummy to Play”
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� � Responding to your baby will build trust &
healthy attachment � Can result in baby getting to sleep quicker
Its Important to Meet Your Baby’s Needs
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� � The Womb Environment
� Rocking � Bouncing � Nursing
� Baby Wearing � Massage � Sucking
� Take baby for walk
Soothing
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� � Have a nice flow to your day � Encourages predictability and can aid
in better sleep. � Don’t get caught up in rigid routines � Try doing things in the same order
before sleep
Establish Consistent & Flexible Routines
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� � Yawning � Rubbing Eyes � Zoning out � Mild Fussiness � Get your baby to sleep when you see
they are tired
Learn Your Baby’s Sleepy Cues
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� � Put your baby down for naps during
the day � When they are awake, expose them to
light � Encourage healthy play/activity � Wakeful windows may be short (60-90
minutes) � Naps will vary in length
Daytime Sleep
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� Age Wakeful Window Average # of Sleeps
0-6 weeks Approx. 1 Hour 5 to 6 Sleeps in 24 hrs
6 weeks to 3 months 1 – 1.5 Hours 4 to 5 Sleeps in 24 hrs
3 to 4.5 months 1.5 to 2 Hours 3-4 Day Sleeps
4.5 to 6 months 2 to 2.2 Hours 3-4 Day Sleeps
Infant Sleep
Source: Australian Sleep Clinic *These are average sleep guidelines for infants and will vary from baby to baby.
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� � Safe Sleep Environment
� Dark Room � White Noise
� Relaxing & Non-Stimulating
Create a Sleep Friendly Environment
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� � Bath � Book � Massage � Breast or Bottle � Swaddle � Bedtime
Develop a Relaxing Bedtime Routine
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� � Most babies are ready for bed between
6:00-7:00 pm
Early Bedtime
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� � Respect night time sleep � Keep lights, stimulation, interaction to
a minimum � Try a sleepy feed before you turn in for
the night � When baby wakes to feed, do so quietly
& put them gently back to sleep
Encourage Restful Sleep at Night
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� � Practice in the early months � If it doesn’t work, soothe your baby to
sleep � You can practice again when baby is
older
“Practice”…. Drowsy But Awake Once A Day
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� � Use your support network! � Take shifts at night so each parent gets
a nice stretch of sleep � Nap when baby naps � Go to bed early
Sleep When Your Baby Sleeps!
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� � Lactation Professionals � Pediatrician/Health Care Practitioner � Obstetrician/Midwife � Mom Support Groups � Breastfeeding Support Groups � Friends/Family � Church Ministries � Babysitters/Nannies/Doulas
Support Network
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� � Normal for sleep to get disrupted � Big growth period for your baby � Try Implementing the Sleep Tips � When all else fails - Get Your Baby to
Sleep However You Can � Habits can easily be changed between
6-9 months
Months 4 & 5
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� � Baby will sleep in waves in early months � It is normal for babies to wake frequently � Establishing gentle routines can help
encourage healthy sleep � Calming & Soothing your baby can help
them sleep better � Make a plan to get the sleep you need
In Summary
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� � Is your baby ready to start sleep coaching?
� 4 & 5 Month Olds Should Be Carefully Assessed � Best to start between 6-9 months � Gentle Sleep Coach
� Full Assessment � Sleep Plan, if appropriate � Gentle Coping Strategies � One-on-one support
Still Need Help?
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