For young children, the regime plays a huge role, it is the key to their peace, psychological balance. Therefore, if the regime is broken, it is very important to know how to establish the regime for the child, and, in particular, how to restore the sleep and wakefulness of the child when it is violated.
Features of the regime of young children
Children who are 3-4 months of age require much less sleep than the baby of the first month of life. It is important to adapt to this regime in time. The child will have to borrow more and entertain in the afternoon, so that he sleeps better at night.
In the regime of the child's day, it is important to include daily walks for 3-4 hours regardless of the weather, since good ventilation of the child's lungs is a pledge not only of good sleep, but also of overall well-being.
Watch for baby nutrition. Feed the child 4-5 times a day and it will be better if the food is done at certain times. It will not only be convenient for the baby's parents, but also useful for the child's digestive system.
How to teach a newborn child to the regime?
- It is necessary to ensure that the main activities that are vital for the baby occur at the same time. Sleep, eating, bathing - all these actions should become markers for the baby, by which he will distinguish between evening and morning, day and night.
- Putting a child to sleep at a certain time, be persistent and unforgiving to the child's pampering. Even if the kid wants to switch you "in his own way", invites you to play, indulge with him, give your child everything, that evening time is the time for preparing for bed and playing with him, as in the daytime, you will not. Behave not only perseveringly, but also calmly. A quiet, soft voice will give your child a signal of tranquility, and that's how he will quickly understand what you are trying to achieve from him.
- Do not follow the rule of feeding on demand at night, as this is a great stress for the mother of the child. For a nursing mother, night rest is very important, and if she wakes up every night at the child's first request, after a week of such a regime she may experience nervous exhaustion and overstrain. It does not benefit the child himself.
- During the establishment of the regime, avoid the invitation of a large number of guests. Since getting to know new faces can be too stressful for a child. Allow the child during this period to communicate only with those people with whom he spends every day.
- Watch for the restriction of a child's sleep during the day, as too long a nap during the day can ruin the night rest of the baby and his parents.
- Pay attention to whether the child's diet contains enough calcium-containing foods. The lack of this element can negatively affect the behavior of the child, because of this, it can become too nervous and capricious, which, of course, will complicate your task of domesticating the child to the regime.
- Increase the time of walks, enter daily daily bathing in the regime of the child's day. The more intense the day will be
baby, the easier it will be to put him to sleep. However, keep in mind that these activities should also take place at a specific time. - Try to make the baby's life as calm as possible. Since the overall conflict situation in the family can not contribute to the establishment of the individual psychological comfort of the child and the development of his regime.
In the event that the listed activities are insufficient for a child, contact an expert psychologist for an appointment. Analyzing the individual characteristics of your family way of life, he can give more specific advice on how to change the regime of your child. After all, the rules of organizing the regime of young children are not always universal.