When you raise a child for the first time, there are so many things you don't know.

It is important that the husband and wife work together, rather than the mother having to do all the hard work alone.

Even if mothers' physical strength declines after giving birth, they will sacrifice sleep to take care of their babies.

To reduce the burden on mothers, we will introduce effective ways to get babies to sleep that fathers can help with.

Moms are also sleep-deprived... Getting babies to sleep is hard

Babies from the newborn stage to infancy do not have a set daily rhythm, so they simply wake up and go back to sleep every few hours.

The amount of time it takes to get a baby to sleep also varies from baby to baby.

Sometimes he falls asleep right away, but sometimes he fusses and it takes hours to get him to sleep, so it varies depending on the day and time of day.

If it takes a long time to get your baby to sleep, it can be a huge burden not only on the baby but also on the mother.

In addition, mothers at this stage are not in top physical condition after giving birth, and changes in hormone balance tend to make them mentally unstable.

It is not just mothers who have to work hard at childcare and housework; fathers' support is also very important.

Mom is exhausted from breastfeeding...what can Dad do?

After giving birth, you'll have to start caring for your baby almost immediately.

New mothers naturally work hard to raise their babies, but if they have to breastfeed at night and have to sleep fragmented, they can feel exhausted and unable to recover, wake up feeling refreshed, or sleep soundly.

Furthermore, if it takes a long time to get the child to sleep, they will become even more tired, and may become irritated and take it out on their husband.

Symptoms of maternity blues may appear. What should a dad do in such a situation?

In fact, apart from breastfeeding, there are many baby care tasks that dads can do as well.

First, overcome your dad's shyness!

To ease the pain of sleep deprivation for moms, dads should also be able to help with putting their kids to sleep.

However, some dads may have given up when their baby won't stop crying even when they hold him/her.

This is a baby's shyness, also known as "daddy shyness," and is a reaction that occurs because the baby has grown to the point where he or she can recognize the presence of his or her mother, with whom he or she spends close time every day.

If your baby doesn't like being held or approached, it's because he's not used to it.

Being afraid of your dad doesn't necessarily mean that your child dislikes their dad.

Therefore, in order to help your baby overcome his or her fear of you, it is important to communicate with him or her without worrying even if the baby starts crying.

5 ways for dads to put their kids to sleep

First, in order to create a routine for your baby, it is important for mom and dad to help them develop a sleep ritual.

There are many different ways to get your baby to sleep, but trying too many different methods can actually be counterproductive.

Both mom and dad should try to follow the same bedtime ritual every day, which will help establish a regular routine for your baby.

Feed milk and change diapers

First of all, it's important to make some preparations before you start putting your child to bed.

There are many reasons why babies don't sleep, but being hungry or having an uncomfortable diaper can make it difficult for babies to fall asleep.

Make sure your baby is as comfortable as possible while sleeping.

Giving massages and skin-to-skin contact

Before going to sleep, try lightly massaging the soles of your baby's feet, stroking their whole body, or holding their arms and legs and letting them flap around.

Once your baby is able to move around on his own, you can start practicing rolling over.

Play music and read aloud

Playing music before putting your child to sleep is also a recommended method for a sleep ritual. We recommend music with a calm, gentle tone.

It is also recommended to read to your baby as he grows older.

Do this every day so that your child understands that it's time to go to bed after reading a book.

Relaxed rhythm helps you fall asleep

When it's time to finally get your baby to sleep, an effective method is to let them experience the relaxed rhythm and body temperature.

When you are holding your baby, rock him gently, and when he is lying down, pat him gently with the palm of your hand.

If you stop the rhythm when your baby is dozing off, he or she may wake up. Let your baby feel the rhythm and body heat until he or she falls asleep soundly.

Repeat the same "good night routine" every day

To make it easier for your baby to fall asleep, it is very important to make your baby realize that "this is the time to go to bed." A "good night routine" helps to foster this awareness.

When dad is in charge of putting the baby to bed, try to repeat the same actions in the same order every day.

summary

Even if you're a busy dad at work during the day, regular physical contact with your baby will help you put them to sleep more easily.

When mom and dad work together to raise their child, the relationship between the couple will also grow.