Fact 3: Navigating Sleep During Teething
Teething can have a noticeable impact on a baby’s sleep patterns. The discomfort and pain associated with teething often lead to increased restlessness at night, resulting in more frequent wake-ups and challenges in settling down to sleep. Understandably, this can be a taxing time for both babies and parents alike.
Creating a soothing bedtime routine can help in creating a calm environment, conducive to sleep. This could include a warm bath, gentle rocking, or soft music. Providing a teething toy or something safe for the baby to chew on before bedtime might also offer some relief and make it easier for them to drift off to sleep.
It’s important to maintain consistency in the bedtime routine, even when teething seems to throw everything off balance. This helps in providing a sense of security and predictability for the baby, making the process of falling asleep smoother.
Parents should also be prepared for potential interruptions to their own sleep and find ways to manage this. Taking turns to attend to the baby during the night or finding other strategies to ensure everyone gets the rest they need can be helpful.
Embracing this phase with patience and understanding, and knowing that it is temporary, can make a world of difference. With each passing day, your baby is one step closer to getting through the teething stage, paving the way for more peaceful nights and happy days ahead. (3)
