- Well- being and health- If your baby has a medical discomfort, then he/ she might incessantly cry at night. Colic babies have an underdeveloped gastrointestinal system, which causes them discomfort. Other medical reasons, such as GERD, fever, cold etc. may affect their sleep.
- Hygiene– A new born baby should be frequently checked to ensure it is dry. Whether using cotton nappies or diapers, vigilance is required to ensure that the baby is in hygienic conditions.
- Well fed- A hungry baby won’t be able to sleep. The baby should be well fed, and most importantly, well-burped.
- Environment:
- Bed- Stable bed that prevents the child from the risk of falling off in sleep.
- Mattress- Firm and breathable.
- Noise- Minimal noise
- Light- slightly lighted- enough for the mother to check for the baby at night.
- Temperature- 20- 24 degree
- Relaxation- A massage, or a song that would help relax the baby/ child to sleep.
- Clothes- The baby should be comfortably clothed- preferably in cotton. For the first couple of weeks, care should be taken to wear clothes that do not interfere with the umbilical cord till it falls off
- Blankets/ cushions/ pillows– Ideally, the baby should not have any accessories other than a firm mattress and a tight-fitting bed sheet. All other items have a potential risk of suffocation.