Parenting
Tips for Teen Moms
There’s nothing sweeter than a baby sleeping.
Yet who would think that getting a baby to sleep would
be so hard? The best advice my mom ever gave me was
to give my daughter a nightly routine.
Every evening in our home was basically
the same. It included a bath, nursing or bottle, and
music. When they were toddlers, I also read to them.
My favorite time was when I would turn on soft music.
Babies and toddlers love routines. Knowing what’s
coming next helps them feel secure. Getting my baby
to sleep was no longer a chore, but a wonderful bonding
time for the both of us.
So slow down your life in the evening.
Turn down the TV and stereo, give your child a warm
bath, dim the lights, and turn on some special music.
Play the music only at sleepy time, and both you and
your child will soon be having sweet dreams!
- Rebecca Lin, Teen MOPS Council Coordinator
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