7 Ideas for 3 Month Baby Toys and Their Benefits for Your Little One

You sometimes need a way to wake your baby when your little one has been sleeping for too long so he misses breastfeeding time. Apart from that, regular and consistent sleep times for babies are also important to get them used to normal sleeping hours.

Babies usually sleep longer, the total can even be up to dozens of hours a day. This is normal because babies produce the energy needed for their growth and development during sleep. However, sometimes this long sleep time makes your little one not breastfeed and disrupts his sleep pattern.

7 Ideas for 3 Month Baby Toys and Their Benefits for Your Little One

Therefore, you can just wake him up, okay? When waking the baby, avoid forcing it. That's why, mothers need to know how to wake the baby gently so that he doesn't feel disturbed or fussy after being woken up.

How to wake up a baby who is not Makes the Baby Fussy

Seeing his cute face while he is fast asleep might make Mom feel unbearable to wake up your little one. However, this can be done when necessary, Mom, for example so that he can breastfeed at night. 

This also applies when he takes a nap, Mom. By waking him up, the baby's sleeping hours will become more regular. 

Well, here are some ways to wake up your baby that you can try:

1. Talk to

The first step you can try is to invite your little one to talk. This is the gentlest way to wake a baby so it usually doesn't startle him or cry.

Apart from getting him to wake up by talking, mothers can also hum or sing a song to attract the attention of your little one who is sleeping, you know.

2. Caress or move his body gently

If inviting your little one to talk doesn't work to make him wake up, you can try stroking or moving his body slowly, for example by swinging his arms or legs. 

Remember, do this slowly and don't shake the baby's body, let alone his head. This could risk making the baby vomit, pale, or even have seizures due to injury or shaken baby syndrome.

3. Take off the clothes

Babies are generally uncomfortable when their clothes are taken off. So, if your clothes are removed while sleeping, your little one could be disturbed and wake up. Therefore, taking off his clothes can be one way to wake up your baby that you should try. Even so, make sure the surrounding temperature is not too cold or hot, okay?

4. Hold the baby to your mother's chest

A few days after birth, the baby begins to recognize the mother's scent. So, your little one may recognize and respond when Mother is near him or touches him. 

To take advantage of this to wake up the baby, mothers can holding your little one directly, aka without clothes. The thing is, as soon as you smell the aroma and feel your mother's touch, your little one might wake up. To wake your baby calmly, you can also try the kangaroo method.

5. Change the diaper

Given that movement can make your little one wake up, you can try changing the diaper as a way to wake the baby, OK? You can apply this method if your little one still doesn't wake up even though his clothes are removed and he is held.

6. Bathe

If your little one doesn't wake up even though the clothes and diaper have been removed, the last way to wake the baby is to try bathe him. Of course, this is done gently, OK?

Mothers can wet a washcloth with warm water first, then rub it gently over their feet. . Usually, this sudden change in temperature will wake up your little one. However, remember, this method is only used if the previous methods don't work, OK?

Waking up your little one is sometimes difficult, okay? , Bun. Especially if he is not used to waking up and sleeping at the same time regularly. Fortunately, there are ways to wake your baby that you can try above. 

Babies will sleep longer than adults and this is normal, really. However, he is still woken up occasionally to breastfeed so that his fluid and nutritional needs are met. If your little one responds quickly and looks active and cheerful after waking up, this means he is in good health, Mom.

Even so, mothers need to be alert if the baby's sleeping hours change or he tends to only want to sleep all day, especially if he shows other signs, such as not wanting to drink or eat, fever, weakness, and is very difficult to wake up. This could be a sign that he is sick or dehydrated.

If you find that your baby is experiencing this, you should chat or consult a doctor to confirm your little one's condition.

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