to sleep is when they are drowsy but awake. Slowly they will learn how to self-sooth and sleep independently. One good rule of thumb is to try to put them down to settle when you can still see the whites of their eyes. Your baby should know where they are when they fall asleep. This way, if they wake up at night they will not be frightened wondering where they are. Tip #4: Have Adequate Daytime Feeding Lastly and highly overlooked, is to have adequate daytime feedings. Missed feedings during the day often means making up for it at night! Making sure your baby is eating well during the day can save you a lot of sleepless nights! Rachel Da Silva, RN, BSN, CLC is a mother of 2 and a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience in Maternity. She also is a Certified Lactation
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25 Things to Do Before Your Baby is Born 9 months will be here before you know it! And your little newborn will be in your arms! Here are 25 more things to cross off your to-do list. Pack your hospital bag. Take a tour and pre-register with your hospital. (possibly virtual). Make a birth plan. Get a crib and set up your nursery. Pre-wash baby’s clothes. Attend Childbirth and Education classes (possibly virtually). Choose your baby’s names. Pick a birth announcement, design it and gather addresses. Start researching breast pumps and call your insurance to find out how much they will cover. Use your crockpot and make some freezer meals to reheat after the baby arrives.
Pack your camera and make sure the battery is charged. Book and schedule a newborn photographer. Warner-Prokos Photography is great! Have a date night with your husband before your baby arrives. Schedule some me time pampering. Install your car seat. If returning to work, start researching childcare options. If you have an older child, find a sibling education class (possibly virtual). Also arrange childcare for siblings for when you are in the hospital. Write down your list of people to contact once baby arrives (with phone numbers and email addresses). Relax! Take a Nap!
