No Fuss Over the Fussy Baby

We recently asked our facebook page fans what their favourite tasks were while putting their bundle to bed.

Here are two answers that we loved:

“Bath time, because I have 2 girls and it is double trouble but bundles of fun."

- Terry Bennie

“The minute my little guy starts to nurse, the eyes roll back. It's like he's in breastmilk heaven. That's a wonderful bedtime moment.”

- Heather Black

Now, for those of you who read this and say, “wait a minute. Whose kids actually sleep? My baby barely blinks let alone sleeps!” no worries. baby on the hip has you covered.

Or, should we say swaddled?

Sleep-challenged babies may need to get those arms and legs down to their sides. After all, those jerky movements that naturally strengthen their limbs can also scare them out of their nappies. One solution is to wrap that wee body in the embrace of a swaddling blanket. A tip: Ensure the blankets are generously sized so that no Houdini baby can escape during nap time and that the cloth is breathable and soft.

If your babe needs to have its sucking reflex satiated, consider a pacifier. It’s super important (at least to us at baby on the hip) that whatever is in baby’s mouth for long periods of time is safe both for the environment and your little one.

If your arms and back are exhausted by the constant rocking, you may want to consider an alternative to a crib. Instead of being in a stationary crib, the Kanoe Baby Hammock offers the sensation of being rocked, even though you might actually be catching a few winks yourself.

If all else fails, try and enjoy the moment. Sure you might have been pacing the hallways for hours on end, but one day, your baby will in fact (wait for it) sleep. As hard as it is to believe. It will happen.

In the meantime, sit back (or rather sit up or keep walking, or bouncing or whatever) and enjoy some lullaby tunes.

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