Hi everyone,
I am a new parent and I am struggling to establish a sleep routine for my baby. My little one often wakes up multiple times during the night and I find it difficult to get them back to sleep. I have tried various methods like rocking, singing lullabies, and even white noise, but nothing seems to work consistently.
I am hoping to get some advice from other parents who have experienced a similar situation. How did you establish a sleep routine for your baby? What techniques worked best for you? I would love to hear any tips or suggestions that could help me and my baby get a better night's sleep.
Thank you in advance for your help!

Hi there,
As a parent of a now 2-year-old, I completely understand how challenging it can be to establish a sleep routine for a baby. What worked best for us was to establish a consistent bedtime and wake-up time, even on weekends. We also made sure to follow a consistent bedtime routine that included a bath, storytime, and some cuddles before putting our baby down to sleep.
In addition to a bedtime routine, we found that creating a calm and comfortable sleeping environment was also helpful. This included using blackout curtains to make the room dark and comfortable and keeping the temperature cool to avoid overheating.
Lastly, we made sure to be consistent with our responses to our baby's nighttime wake-ups. We responded with a calm voice, soothing touch, and avoided stimulating activities like playing or turning on lights.
It may take some time and patience, but with a consistent routine and environment, our baby eventually began to sleep through the night more often. Good luck to you and your little one!