Bedtime can be one of the most frustrating times next to breastfeeding. Here are a couple tips to make bedtime run more smoothly.
Start a routine by trying to put baby to bed at the same time everyday.
Make sure the baby's room is quiet and soothing.
The room should be dark or use a night light with minimal watts to get baby to sleep.
Play music.
Sing to your baby.
Play with baby a bit to get him or her tired.
Talk to your baby and let them talk back to you.
Bathe baby at night before bedtime.
Change your baby from day clothes into pajamas
Remember be patient. Just because you set a routine does not mean it will be followed every night. If you do get frustrated lay your baby down and walk away, come back when you are calm.