most likely is not getting enough sleep. Even though he or she may cry,
your baby will probably go right back to sleep in ten minutes for another
thirty to forty minutes of rest. When your baby gets enough sleep, you
will notice a happy disposition; the baby will make happy cooing sounds,
letting you know it’s time to get him or her up.
Summary
When your baby starts to sleep through the night, people will invariably
say, “You’re just lucky,” or “You’ve got an easy baby.” Neither statement
is true. Your baby is sleeping through the night because you trained him
or her to do so. You can take the credit for your success. But do keep this
fact in perspective: Getting your baby to sleep through the night is not the
final goal of parenting—but we believe it does represent a right
beginning.
Questions for Review
- What common mistake is made in relation to waketime and
naptime? - In the first month, your baby may be very sleepy. What are some
things you can do to keep him or her awake? - In relation to the previous question, if your baby doesn’t stay
awake, what should you do? - Are naps optional for infants? Please explain.
- When you follow a feeding, waketime, and sleeping routine, how