Some babies wake up at night for a few minutes and then sleep on their own. Mothers sometimes get over protective and wake up at the slightest sound the baby makes. They then go and pat and try to put the baby to sleep and this backfires sometimes. The baby just refuses to go to sleep then. Sometimes, mothers and for that matter even fathers should just wait before they go and pt their baby to sleep. See for a few minutes if the baby goes to sleep on its own or not. If he/she cannot, and cries continuously then only try patting the baby.

Also, sleep arrangements are important. For the first few days, see which sleep arrangement works best for your baby. Notice if your baby sleeps well in the crib or on your bed with pillows etc. Does your baby need a lot of space, does he or she move around in sleep etc is what parents need to notice and prepare themselves for their baby’s sleep! And another question that arises here is that should parents play with their babies before going to bed? Some babies get so energetic after playing that they just do not want to sleep. So accordingly, I think, it is best to play with your baby at least an hour before you want to put them to sleep. Feeding your baby an hour before bedtime is also advisable so that your baby is full and wont cry out of hunger in the night. But inspite of feeding before bedtime, some babies still feel hungry at around 4 am so mums have to feed them to put them to sleep again. Put your baby to sleep at the same time every night. It is better to stick to a schedule.