Every baby sleeps differently.
Lay your child on their back to fall asleep.
It is completely normal for your child to wake up several times during the night.
And it can take two years or longer before your child sleeps through the night.
Sleep rituals, a harmonious, quiet environment and physical contact help to ensure a healthy sleep.
A nap during the day is not only good for the baby, but also offers mothers a break to relax.
Always lay babies on their backs to fall asleep.
Talk calmly
The familiar voices of the parents have a calming effect on the baby.
If babies cry for longer: take turns.
Lots of cuddling
Naked cuddling in particular promotes trust and bonding.
Carrying around
There are reassuring carrying positions.
(see page 7, chapter 3 “The first grips”).
Create peace and quiet
Babies need a lot of peace and quiet and time to settle into family life, especially in the first few weeks.
Too many visits can be overwhelming.
Reduce stimuli
When babies are awake, and especially when breastfeeding, they want undivided attention – cell phones, TV and radio also need a break from time to time.
Over time, mothers and fathers will know exactly what their baby needs.
But one thing is important: quick comfort works and encouragement does not mean spoiling.
If all the tips don’t help, it’s time to get help.
Babies sleep best in their own sleeping area in the parents’ bedroom, free from pillows, cuddly toys or other objects.
If breastfeeding is already working and your baby accepts the soother, you can put him to sleep with the soother.
When your child is awake, you can alternate between laying them on their back on their tummy and on their side.
This supports motor development and ensures a round head shape.
When your child is awake, you can alternate between laying them on their back on their tummy and on their side.
This supports motor development and ensures a round head shape.
Use the soother as little as possible to support the baby’s speech, teeth and jaw development.
If you do use a soother, make sure that it is soft, the smallest size possible and that it stays that size.
Your pediatrician
Vorarlberg midwives
connexia – Parental counseling near you
Early help – Family network
IfS advice centers
Bregenz, Bludenz, Bregenzerwald, Dornbirn, Feldkirch, Hohenems
aks consultation hours for crying, sleeping and feeding advice
Kinderdienste Bregenz T 05574 / 202-5300 (Unterland)
Kinderdienste Feldkirch T 05574 / 202-5000 (Oberland)
Kinderdienste Lustenau T 05574 / 202-5400 (Rheindelta)
