Post by @itsme.jennad

Try swaddling your newborn at night, but leaving them unswaddled during the day. It’s such a simple way to start creating a difference between daytime and nighttime without putting your baby on a super strict schedule. Of course, every baby is different, but I find this can be a helpful little routine! During the day, think supervised contact naps, holding them while sleeping, and natural daylight. At night, think swaddle, a darker room, and their own safe sleep space. ALONE, ON THEIR BACK, AND IN A CRIB!!!!! This doesn’t mean your newborn will magically start sleeping through the night, but it’s a small way to start building those sleep cues! I’m going to keep sharing these little baby nurse tips because I know how overwhelming all the information can be especially for first-time parents. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that make the biggest difference! #firsttimemom #newbornbaby #sleepingthroughthenight #newbornsleep #postpartumnurse