Save Our Sleep

by Tizzie Hall

There are two ways I recommend you teach a new baby of up to two weeks old to self-settle and the sooner you take on the challenge, the easier it will be on everyone. The first I suggest to clients who I feel are really committed to teaching their new baby to self-settle and prepared for a bit of initial crying! Make sure your baby is well fed, winded and has a clean nappy, then swaddle him correctly and put him down in bed, with correct bedding, on his back with his comforter beside him. Go into the kitchen, empty the kettle and refill it with cold water, boil it, make yourself a cup of tea, sit down and drink it. If at the end of your cup of tea your baby is still protesting, go and see if there is a problem such as wind or poo. It is important you listen to your baby’s cries and if you think it is an emotional cry offer some milk. Most of the time, before you have even boiled the kettle your baby has gone to sleep.