By the time your baby is six months old, you’ve been experiencing broken sleep for a long time. ‘Wanting your baby to sleep well can feel overwhelming,’ says Lucy. ‘Be kind to yourself, and don’t expect it to happen seamlessly – learning to sleep is a process – and remember that when you are calm and consistent, your baby will feel secure. And that will help him to sleep.’ So put in place anything that helps you to feel settled. It could be calming music or five minutes of mindfulness before bedtime; whatever it is, do it. ‘This is about looking after you, as well as looking after your baby,’ says Lucy.…
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Mother & Baby (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2020