Creating a Sleep Routine for Babies

 Sleep Routine for Babies aged 6-9 months

You can reduce daytime naps to two during these months. You can also put your baby to bed for the night earlier. For example, you can put them to bed around 19.00-19.30.

Make sure that sleep routine practices do not coincide with changes in feeding. For example, transitioning to solid foods is an important period. Both routines should be at different times and should not overlap. Because new foods that the baby will encounter can affect their sleep. Therefore, do not give new foods during the evening meal.

Your baby may start teething during these months. This can affect their sleep routine and habits. They may have difficulty falling asleep again due to restlessness. Don't worry if your routine is disrupted. Your baby will get through this period too.

 Sleep Routine for Babies aged 9-12 months

During this period, the baby may feel separation anxiety. This can disrupt regular sleep at night. To reduce this anxiety, experts recommend playing peek-a-boo during the day.

The baby should wake up from their daytime nap around 15.00-15.30 so that they can transition to the night sleep routine more comfortably. The bedtime can be around 19.00 in the evening.

For sleep training, babies should be fed at night only once or twice until they reach 1 year. You can also consult your baby's doctor about this.

Finally, keep your baby away from devices like television, tablets, or phones before putting them to sleep, as external stimuli can hinder their ability to fall asleep.

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