If you’re having trouble getting your child to go to sleep, you may be making one of these mistakes.
1. Do not have a sleep routine: routines are essential from birth to school age. Babies should always be put to bed at the same time and do the same activities: take a bath, read a story, eat dinner, etc. You must establish a ritual that your little one enjoys.
2. Sleeping very late: children should rest between 13 and 15 hours depending on their age, otherwise, they will be tired, without energy, irritable and will throw tantrums for anything.
3. Lullabying the baby: it is a tradition that has been in force for many years, however, by lulling the baby you are preventing it from acquiring a sleep pattern by itself. He will get used to sleeping in your arms and will not want to stay in the crib.
4. Losing patience: If you lose patience when your child does not want to sleep and he spends playing or getting out of bed, the situation will not improve. In these cases, it is best to stay calm and avoid yelling and scolding. Psychologists recommend putting the child to bed again and again (as many times as necessary) with ease. Constancy is essential.
5. To think that it is a tantrum: many children do not want to go to sleep because they are afraid not because they want to oppose you. Talk to him and find out what’s going on so you can help him overcome his fears.