What to Check if Baby Wakes During the Night (Part 2)
Saturday, July 12th, 2008
• Milestones. Has he reached any developmental milestones recently, such as sitting, crawling, walking, talking, teething etc? These go hand in hand with a few sleepless nights I’m afraid! Teething problems can be strongly suspected by the appearance of a wet bed sheet under baby’s head, a drool rash on the cheeks and chin, swollen and tender gums, and a slight fever. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to find the right medication to ease the pain.
• Separation Anxiety. This deserves a post of its own.
• Temperature. Is he too hot or cold? Be careful not to overdress him and see the table at the end of this post for the right temperatures.
• Dressed for sleep. In the early months, many babies like to “sleep tight,” securely swaddled in a cotton baby blanket. Older infants like to sleep “loose,” and may sleep longer stretches with loose coverings that allow them more freedom of movement.
