How can I keep my 2 month old awake during the day?

So he won't have his nights and days confused. Asked by newbie1356403 58 months ago Similar questions: month awake day Family.

My sugestion is to not get too worried about that yet. I went through three and we have a rebounder (a grand neice) now. And in my experience, they all sleep through the night on their own schedule.

Not on yours. Two months is pretty early anyway, they need you all the time. I have had parents suggest walking them, feeding them just before bed, keeping them awake in the evening, blah, blah, blah....Kids know how to sleep and when - yours will figure it out.

Until then, well, part of being a new parent is being tired. Wish I had better news for you. You'll get all kinds of answers - and maybe some of them will work.

But I doubt anything will work as well as: wait for the child to make that decision. The ONLY thing I suggest is routine. Feed him at the same times through the evening, at the same time in the morning, bathe him at the same time, lay him down at the same time - but he will be the decider on how long to sleep - at least for a little while longer.It won't be long before you miss those midnite times with him.

Seriously. Sources: My answer .

That distinction comes later on, the little one is only 8 weeks old! When they are very small, babies sleep most of the time except for feeding and bathing and cuddling up with its parents; or older siblings. As the baby develops, it is able to look around, then to focus and develop its curriosity.

Growing is very tiring work, and the baby needs much time out, sleeping, recovering from growing and growing some more. Also as the baby grows, it learns - about its world around it, the sounds, colours, shapes, movements, and the big moving blobs that combine all these features that turn into people. And that is tiring too.So let the babe sleep when it wants.

But, at the same time, structure its day so it gradually adjusts to our way of living. Put it to bed at 6pm and expect it to do the large part of its sleep through the night, and get it up for bath, early morning feed at about 7,7.30 am. Then in between naps, give the baby stimulation, company, input through the day so it is tired out and will sleep by the evening.

If you give it a regular rhythm to its day, doing things like bath time, feeding times, morning sleep, afternoon sleep, bedtime at the same times, the baby will gradually build a daily schedule that fits more or less with most of us. Even adults can benifit from a short afternoon sleep! Do you have an older friend who has some experience with babies who could give you advice and support?

I’m sure you will manage, but it is always nice to know you’re being sensible. There is an old book, Mothercraft by Mary Trudy King, now well and truly out of print (several copies available here: http://used.addall.com/SuperRare/RefineRare.fcgi?start=0&id=070306131517904325&dispCurr=USD&inTitle=mothercraft&inAuthor=truby+king&inDesc=&exTitle=&exAuthor=&exDesc=&match=Y&&order=PRICE&ordering=ASC) that, although a bit strict and dogmatic, does give a lot of practical tips. I was a Trudy King baby and I think the severe routine the book advises was a good contrast to my very spoilt, undisciplined childhood.

Sources: personal experience, common sense .

Please don't. You need to let your two-month-old sleep during the day. I promise he won't have his days and nights confused.

Yes, it is inconvenient for you when he wakes up in the middle of the night, but this is part of having a newborn. It is very natual, and actually what their body needs right now. He should be sleeping better now than he did when you first brought him home, but very few two-month-olds are sleeping through the night, and almost ALL children up to the age of three are taking naps.

He should still be taking 2-3 naps per day until he's about 6-7 months, when it will decrease to 1-2 naps per day. Please don't try to keep your infant awake during the day. It's not healthy for him.

This is an important time in his development, and sleep replenishes not only his body, but is a time to digest food and prepare his brain for learning new things. Here are some resources to learn about where your child is developmentally: BabyCenter: Your 2-month-old's development iVillage: Pregnancy & Baby Plus About. Com - Your Two-Month-Old - What You Need to Know Healthy Start, Grow Smart (government-issued pamphlet about two-month-olds) Environmental characteristics and sleep in two-month-old infants.(2004 study) Sources: A decade of childcare experience combined with the links I listed.

Chosen7Stone's Recommendations What to Expect the First Year, Second Ed Amazon List Price: $15.95 Used from: $5.38 Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (based on 318 reviews) This is a MUST-HAVE book. Read it weekly to get great parenting tips as well as compare your son's development to the norm..

Sing, talk, do little exercizes/baby yoga poses... But then again, all you can do is try. I have found that with my baby when she's tired, she wants to go down. You can encourage awake time...but don't push it.

They fall into their own schedule. Mine's now 4 months old and is taking 2-4 naps a day. Good book recommendation: jaduley's Recommendations Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger Amazon List Price: $16.00 Used from: $6.50 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 13 reviews) Baby Om: Yoga for Mothers and Babies Amazon List Price: $17.00 Used from: $5.25 Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (based on 11 reviews) .

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