Att bli förälder för första gången är en av de största livsförändrande händelserna. Det är en resa fylld av känslor och ansvar, fylld med kärlek, glädje och många utmaningar. Från att lära sig hur man tar hand om en nyfödd till att försöka få lite sömn själv, har förstagångsföräldrar mycket att tänka på, och ibland kan det kännas överväldigande. I denna artikel kommer vi att diskutera några tips som kan hjälpa förstagångsföräldrar att navigera de första månaderna av föräldraskapet, så att du kan fokusera på det som verkligen betyder något: att njuta av din nya lilla glädjespridare.
1. Etablera en rutin
En av de viktigaste sakerna du kan göra som förstagångsförälder är att etablera en rutin. Detta hjälper både dig och din bebis att veta vad ni kan förvänta er och gör det enklare för dig att komma in i en rutin själv. Försök att etablera en läggdagsrutin för din bebis, inklusive ett bad, en flaska eller amning och en vaggvisa. Detta signalerar till din bebis att det är dags att sova och gör det lättare för dem att somna.
2. Håll ordning
Som nybliven förälder kommer du att hantera massor av babyutrustning, kläder och tillbehör. Håll allt organiserat och inom räckhåll för att göra livet enklare. Märk förvaringslådor, skapa en bestämd plats för bebisens saker och ha ett system för att hålla koll på förnödenheter som blöjor och våtservetter.
3. Hantera sömnsvårigheter
En av de största utmaningarna för nyblivna föräldrar är att säkerställa att deras bebis får tillräckligt med sömn. En sömnvänlig miljö är avgörande för en god natts sömn för både bebisen och föräldrarna. Mörkläggningsgardiner, vitbrusmaskiner och en bekväm madrass är bara några sätt att skapa en sömnvänlig miljö för din bebis.
Vissa föräldrar har funnit att viktade filtar kan vara hjälpsamma eftersom de ger ett lätt, lugnande tryck som kan hjälpa till att lugna och trösta bebisen. Men även om de är ganska vanliga idag, har viktade filtar också blivit föremål för kritik eftersom de kan utgöra en kvävningsrisk enligt Sleep Foundation. Därför föredrar vi BABYDEEPSLEEP®-produkterna, som är ett säkrare alternativ till vanliga viktade filtar.
4. Ta hand om dig själv
Som förstagångsförälder är det lätt att lägga all sin uppmärksamhet på bebisen och glömma sig själv. Men det är viktigt att komma ihåg att för att vara den bästa föräldern du kan vara, måste du också ta hand om dig själv. Detta innebär att få tillräckligt med sömn, äta bra och ta tid för att koppla av och göra saker du tycker om. En utvilad förälder är en gladare förälder, och en gladare förälder är bättre rustad att ta hand om sitt barn.
5. Var inte rädd för att be om hjälp
Nyblivna föräldrar känner ofta att de måste klara allt på egen hand, men det stämmer helt enkelt inte. Var inte rädd för att be om hjälp från vänner, familj eller till och med en professionell postpartum-doula. Att acceptera hjälp kan göra en stor skillnad för att minska stressen och låta dig njuta av denna speciella tid med din bebis. Att knyta kontakter med andra föräldrar, antingen genom onlinegrupper eller stödgrupper i person, kan ge dig en känsla av gemenskap och ett värdefullt stöd.
Att vara förstagångsförälder kan vara en överväldigande upplevelse, men med några användbara tips och knep kan du göra resan lite enklare. Från vikten av en sömnvänlig miljö till fördelarna med att vara organiserad och knyta kontakt med andra föräldrar, kommer dessa tips att hjälpa dig att ta hand om din bebis samtidigt som du tar hand om dig själv. Målet bör vara att njuta av denna tid med din bebis och skapa minnen som varar livet ut!
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Made it possible to put the baby down in the baby nest! Before baby could just sleep on me.
We had extreme problems with our 3rd child's sleep. After 3 months, we were at our wit's end and tried just about everything. He never slept for more than 45 minutes at a time and not by himself. It improved with the weighted sleeping swaddle. Now he is 5 months old and sleeps well for several hours.
Our daughter is 17 months old and she has a regular wake-up schedule around 9 PM, 11 PM, 2 AM, 4 AM, and 5:30 AM, usually staying awake between 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM.
She frequently wakes up during the night, feeling upset, tossing and turning, and wanting to breastfeed. She gets upset if she doesn't get to breastfeed and prefers to sleep on us while we have to stand up and rock her back to sleep. She usually sleeps in my bed.
Nights have been challenging, and we were getting desperate. However, last night was our first experience with the weighted sleeping bag... 😱 😱
She woke up around 12 AM for the first time, climbed on me, and quickly fell back asleep. She woke up a few times after that but managed to soothe herself back to sleep. At 5 AM, I had to stand up and rock her, but she quickly fell back asleep. At 6:10 AM, there was a joyful wake-up call from our 1.5-year-old. She slept much more soundly and peacefully, and she managed to fall back asleep on her own, which she had never done before.
We noticed a significant improvement just on the first night. In fact, I don't feel utterly exhausted this morning and don't have that pressing need to take a nap during the day, which I usually do. I'm feeling enthusiastic about the upcoming nights and hoping to get a full night's sleep without interruptions, so I can regain some normalcy in my life. I can't imagine what we would have done if we hadn't found this weighted sleeping bag.
I just want to say... thank you!! ❤
About 4 months ago, we entered a nightmare period. Our little boy, who had been sleeping through the night and was generally happy, suddenly started waking up multiple times during the night, inconsolable. Initially, we attributed it to a cold, but even after he recovered, the night disturbances continued. About 2 months later, he was diagnosed with asthma, which seemed like a valid reason for his nighttime awakenings. However, despite responding well to asthma medication and having no issues during the daytime, the nights remained a pure ordeal. He would wake up incredibly anxious and screaming, and we often found ourselves staying up for hours trying to soothe him back to sleep. We tried everything and came across something called 'Night Terrors,' which seemed to describe his symptoms perfectly – an anxious nightmare from which he couldn't wake up, likely triggered by his illness.
I am a trained occupational therapist, and I understand the importance of sensory stimuli for many individuals. So, we began researching products related to weighted blankets/bags. That's when we discovered this sleeping bag.
We received it a week ago, and now, he puts it on when he has his nighttime bottle, creating a positive association. And I must say, it's been a tremendous success. He has slept for a full 11 hours every night for the past 7 nights. Our boy is now extremely happy and well-rested, and so are his parents
Our son used to wake up in the middle of the night and struggle to fall back asleep, sometimes staying awake for 2-3 hours. When we read a lot about weighted pajamas, we decided to give them a try. We noticed results almost immediately. He started falling asleep faster and sleeping more peacefully. Instead of having 2-4 wakeful nights a week, it reduced to just one. Now that he has moved in with his big sister, he sleeps through the entire night, and we still use the weighted pajamas because we're afraid to try without them.
We purchased the Baby Deepsleep for our son a couple of months ago. It worked very well in terms of his daytime naps, but it was challenging to determine if it helped at night since our son continued to wake up as frequently as before. Nevertheless, it's a nice product, and I can certainly recommend it to everyone I know to give it a try
When my daughter turned 4 months old, her sleep gradually started to deteriorate. By the time she was 7-8 months old, it had become so bad that going to bed seemed pointless. She would wake up crying 1-2 times every hour throughout the night, and sometimes even more frequently during the early hours of the night. It was absolute torture.
I was aware of weighted swaddle but had hesitated due to the price. However, after trying everything else without success, it was our last option. We've used it for the past 4 nights, and the results have been remarkable. For the first 2 nights, she slept for 7-8 hours straight, and for the last 2 nights, she slept for a whopping 10 hours (!!) before waking up for a bottle. It's been incredible, and it has truly been my salvation. I should have bought it several months ago. I can't recommend a weighted bag enough!
Our girl had colic for the first 2 months, and all her sleep was on us parents... 🤯 We couldn't get her to sleep on her own under any circumstances. The first few nights with the weighted swaddle were a bit challenging as it didn't wrap as tightly as she was used to. But then, something miraculous happened! We woke up one morning and were utterly amazed because she had slept for 11 hours straight. Initially, we thought it might be a one-time occurrence, but to our delight, she has been doing the same thing every night since! 🤩 It's been a month now, and we use the weighted swaddle every time she needs to sleep, whether it's in the sling, the stroller, or the crib. We're even considering getting an extra one because we can't do without it when it's being washed. 😅🙈 The weighted swaddle has truly been invaluable to us, and we wholeheartedly recommend it!
Highly recommended if you have a child who refuses to sleep. My daughter, who was then 5 months old, simply wouldn't sleep. But once she got the weighted sleeping swaddle, she started sleeping right away. I could even stop using the stroller, and she would continue sleeping.
She went from only sleeping for 20 minutes while being held to using the weighted sleeping swaddle, and on the first day, she slept for 40 minutes in her stroller. The naps only got longer from there. Now, she's a happy and well-rested child! 🤩😍
We purchased a weighted bag for our 13-month-old daughter, who hasn't had significant sleep issues. She used to wake up 3 times at night for breastfeeding. After using the weighted bag for 14 days, we've seen a noticeable improvement. She has at least halved the number of awakenings where she needs assistance to fall back asleep 🤪.
We also immediately noticed a slower respiratory rate, with deeper breaths.
We're very pleased with the customer service and the fast delivery to Norway.
Our baby becomes noticeably calmer as soon as we put on the sleeping bag.
I was recommended one for babies aged 8 months and older, with a minimum weight of 10 kg. However, it turned out to be too big for our child, so I am selling mine to buy a smaller one.
It does No magic, but it helped my Little one to sleep deeper and is a Great help. Still our Baby wakes up several times a night but now it finds into sleep faster and easier.
Our son has been using the weighted bag with great success (!) since he was 13 months old. We regret not investing in one earlier because we've always had challenges with his sleep. When he turned 18-19 months, he had outgrown the first one, and we considered whether we should buy the next size called "Weighted Sleep Suit" I was skeptical because it leaves the feet free, and I was worried it might cause restlessness at bedtime. We called your company and received excellent and helpful guidance, which made us confident in purchasing the larger size.
Now, we've been using it for a few months, and it continues to work wonders for our son's sleep. We are still very satisfied customers! In the first few nights with the larger size, he seemed a bit more restless in his legs and feet than we were used to, so we used socks, which helped. But now, socks are no longer necessary, and he absolutely loves his suit.
It's a brilliant product that has greatly improved both our son's ability to fall asleep and his sleep quality. Even during the awakenings he used to struggle with when we first started using it around 13 months, we noticed that the suit seemed to calm him down as soon as we put him in it. He became more relaxed and settled.
I highly recommend the weighted bag or "Weighted Sleep Suit" to families with young children experiencing sleep difficulties. It's such a simple way to improve sleep! Thank you for your consistently excellent service
Milas is a sensitive baby and has always had a hard time falling asleep without being held, rocked, or close to me. It used to take between 1-2 hours to get him to sleep. He just didn't want to settle down, and his arms and legs would swing around. We couldn't believe it was true on the first night when we tried the weighted bag. His body became completely calm, and he fell asleep without any assistance within 10 minutes. It's been like that ever since. We are immensely grateful and highly recommend it to everyone. We've regained our evenings and have so much more peace. A fantastic invention!
I am so grateful for this product. Every pediatric nurse should be aware of it. My daughter hasn't slept through the night since she was 6 months old, waking up 15-20 times during the night. The doctor suspected ear issues, but an ear specialist found nothing wrong. We even tried reflexology, but it had no effect. The BVC nurse suggested it might be due to her rapid development. In the end, we decided to buy the weighted bag, and we wish we had done it sooner!
It took about 14 days for her to get used to it, but from one day to the next, she started sleeping through the night. Moreover, it now only takes 5 minutes to put her to sleep at night. We have regained all our energy, and we highly recommend the weighted swaddle to everyone.