Where to put your baby to sleep during the day?

From birth to childhood, your baby's sleep is very important. For this, your child must feel protected, in a warm and cosy cocoon that reminds him of his mother's belly.

For the first three months, expect your newborn to sleep at least 18 hours a day. Up to 6 months, three naps are often necessary: one in the late morning and two in the afternoon. From about 9 months onwards, the late afternoon nap is usually no longer necessary.

So here are the best solutions to ensure your baby gets a good night's sleep during the day.

The maternity cradle

Little known, the rental of a maternity cradle is nevertheless very practical (and very economical). This cradle, which you will use on average until the^2nd month of your newborn, will allow you, thanks to its wheels, to keep your baby always close to you. Its transparent shell will also allow you to keep an eye on him, even from a distance.  

Especially handy if you have one or more older children, the wheeled cradle will protect your newborn from the clumsy knocks of its siblings because it is high up. Also tiltable, it will be useful after your baby's meal to avoid any risk of reflux.

To have an easy option for the house in your baby's first month, consider renting! Don't hesitate to visit the Natalservices website where you will find information on this subject.

The bassinet

From birth until your baby is 6 months old, the bassinet is ideal for your baby's daytime sleep. From the stroller to your home, you can carry it easily without waking your baby. It will be the perfect little bed for the first few months. A soft and light bassinet like the Limo(https://www.vidiamo.com/products/couffin-limo-by-vidiamo) offers all the comfort your newborn needs.

You can even use it as a bed when you go away on weekends or holidays to replace an umbrella bed. Because in the first months your baby is very small and will feel better in a cocoon that wraps him or her rather than a large bed.

The deckchair 

Compact and practical to transport, the deckchairs can be used for about 3 to 9 months. Thanks to their safety straps, there is no risk of your child falling or tipping over when properly secured. What's more, the deckchair will allow you to move your child around your home.

The deckchair is also an excellent ally to assist baby in its waking phases thanks to its different positions and inclinations. You will be able to feed and cradle your baby without any problem.

Small and often enveloping, you can let your baby fall asleep during a nap in your deckchair. On the other hand, not for the night, as it is preferable for your baby to sleep in a lying and flat position for long periods of time.

The bed

A classic solution, the bed remains a safe and comfortable place regardless of your child's age. However, it can help to create a distinction between night sleep and daytime naps, if both are taken in the same place. We all dream of our infant "sleeping through the night" as quickly as possible. By distinguishing between day and night conditions, it can help him/her sleep longer at night than during the day. It is often frustrating to see his naps at the end of the day sometimes last 6 hours when his sleep at night does not exceed 4 hours in a row.

We therefore advise you to get your baby used to being able to fall asleep with light and a little noise during his naps. This will be a good way to differentiate between day and night.

At night, on the other hand, the calmer and darker his environment, the better his sleep will be.

Wink:

The Limo is the only stroller in the world that allows a child to sleep completely stretched out from birth until at least 4-5 years old thanks to the folding seat!

In conclusion, the important thing is to respect your baby's sleep and avoid waking him or her. But since sleep accounts for most of his day, you'll need to find the best way to be able to move and live while he's asleep. Remember to adapt this solution to your baby's age! All of these solutions can be complementary; today's choices are varied.

Little tip: the more you get your baby used to falling asleep with a little noise, the easier it will be for him to fall asleep anywhere!