Recognize and Shape Sleep Patterns for Babies 2 Months

Baby's sleep needs can vary depending on age. Of course, the sleep pattern of a 2-month-old baby is different from a newborn baby or a bigger baby. Understanding the baby's sleep patterns is important to ensure that their sleep needs can be fulfilled, so that the process of optimal growth and development. Generally, babies aged 2 months need to sleep about 16 hours per day, with sleep time at night longer than during the day, which is about 9 hours. However, it is possible for Little One to wake up every few hours because of hunger and need to be breastfed.

Various Ways to Establish Sleep Patterns of Babies 2 Months

Babies will usually begin to have regular sleep patterns with a long duration without being disturbed when entering the age of 5-6 months. Even so, Mother can form a sleep pattern Little since he was 2 months old, in the following ways:

1. Enough time to take a nap

Entering the age of 2 months, the baby's desire to communicate can increase, so he wants to stay up longer during the day. This is certainly fun. Even so, still make sure your little one is sleeping time, for example by getting him used to taking a nap. A 2 month old baby should not get up and play for more than two hours because this makes him tired. When you are tired, your baby can become very fussy and just won't sleep.

2. Teach the difference between day and night

During the first 2 months, babies cannot distinguish day and night. Babies do not understand during the day is when the activity and at night it's time to rest. Therefore, Mother needs to teach this to Little One. During the day, play actively with Little. Make all the rooms bright and let the sounds of daily activities, like the sound of washing machines, cars, music, etc., be heard by Little One. Even when you are breastfeeding, you should keep your little one awake. Do this, except when he is taking a nap. Conversely at night, keep the room dim and not noisy. If your child is awake, don't give him toys or ask him to talk too long with a loud volume.

3. Observe the signs of a sleepy baby

Babies who are tired and sleepy will usually yawn, rub their eyes, pull their ears, or become more fussy. If your child shows these signs, Mother should put him in bed even though he is still awake. This method will teach your child to be able to sleep by itself and make regular sleep patterns. If when your child is sleepy, you weigh him first until he falls asleep and then put him to bed, he will learn that he needs to be rocked before going to sleep.

4. Make a routine before going to bed

Mother needs to do an activity routinely before going to sleep so that your little one is accustomed to and feels comfortable with the routine. Activities can vary, according to what Mother wants, for example breastfeeding, changing clothes with pajamas, or singing songs before going to bed.

5. Letting the baby sleep even though it seems to move

Little will probably move his body, suck his fingers, frown, or smile while sleeping. This is normal. Mother does not need to panic and immediately wake him up, because it will interfere with his sleep. But if your child whines or cries for a few minutes, you need to check it out, because your child might be hungry or cold. Sleeping patterns of babies for 2 months are sometimes not regular. However, if your child sleeps too long or often wakes up, you should check your child to the pediatrician to find out the cause.