Without a question, newborn sleep loss is exhausting and irritating. Even so, as unavoidable as it is for any mother, you can learn to cope as best you can. Even with a child, I focused on a few strategies to get as much sleep as possible. And when I couldn’t, I found ways to get around it the best I could before the season was over. Here are a few tips to help you to manage your sleep better
Nap when your baby naps
One of the most popular bits of advice is to take a nap anytime your kid takes a nap. You can find it difficult to adjust at first. But, seriously… When the baby is sleeping, take a nap. Or at the very least, sleep after one of his naps so you can have the other time free for chores and to-dos. Even if you don’t have a full eight hours of sleep, it’s easier to get some than none at all. When the baby sleeps, you have a lot of time to do a lot of things. Cleaning, preparing, showering, and doing errands are just things that need to be done. You’ll have a few things to do here and there, some of which you’ll be able to do only while the baby is asleep. Still, for the most part, rest and sleep should be your highest priority (at least one of them).
Read a book or spend time with your child
Put off the strenuous tasks until later in the year. We also overlook the fact that we use our energy capital during the day. If you’re still short on sleep, save your resources for when it counts. Sleep and recovery are the perfect antidotes to sleep deprivation. I recall attempting to be several steps ahead of schedule, believing that I was saving time by completing assignments now rather than when they were really needed. Sure, preparing was less exhausting, yet most activities can be delegated, even if it isn’t “effective.” Make getting enough sleep and rest a priority. Take advantage of the chances to relax and use them wisely. Expect life to become more messy and revolting (think piled up dishes and unwashed hair).
Establish a sleep routine
Falling back asleep is one of the most frustrating and irritating aspects of nighttime feedings. Consider this: You’ve been jolted awake by your baby’s screams, and now you have to go back to sleep. Even if he screams as much as mine did, you’d have an hour and a half to do so before it happened again. Establish a sleep-friendly atmosphere for just a short window. Keep your room completely dark, apply white noise to muffle newborn baby noises (it’s amazing how quickly those sounds wake you up! ), and even make your bed. It’s better to fall asleep in a relaxing, quiet place.
Eat a balanced diet
It’s crazy how much food and drink can influence our day. A pizza and soda will make you feel incredibly sluggish. Instead, eat as many nutritious options as possible: And frozen dinners can be turned into homemade meals. Smoothies made of fruits and vegetables. Salads and soups Not only will eating nutritious meals make you feel better, but it will also aid in your recovery. Since the body will be healing, eating the right foods will be much more critical.
It’s fine if you can’t—if the first thing that comes to mind is delivery pizza. Since we’re always in the infant stage, we can’t really be picky about what we consume. You do not always have the choice to eat well, but the more you do, the better.
Take a walk
Being cooped up at home can be draining. Dress up your little one in cotton baby clothes. Take a stroll when you’re ready or feel like some fresh air and sunlight will benefit your body. Light exercise will replenish the body’s supply of endorphins. All you need to feel refreshed is a slow stroll around the road or shop baby overalls. Start small with the baby in a stroller, or go on your own for a few minutes. Take him out for a walk later with another adult so you can have a chat. Walking was one of my sanity-preserving habits, particularly when I was depressed or powerless. I’d either take a fast break by myself or drive my kids around in a stroller. This will normally soothe them or at the very least provide me with something to do with them.
AUTHOR’S BIO : I am Lana Murpy, a post-graduate in humanities and communications, and an inquisitive person who loves writing. My forte is digital marketing and everything that has to do with phones and screens. I’m working for Tiny Twig . I am someone who believes that one person can make a change and that’s precisely why I took up writing which is the best tool to communicate these days. I have a decade of experience in writing and marketing.
