What to do if baby doesn't like taking a nap

It is very beneficial to let your baby develop the habit of taking a nap. For babies, taking a nap is an indispensable part of their growth and development. If the baby doesn't like taking a nap, parents must think of some ways to promote the baby's nap, such as sleeping with the baby, humming songs to the baby, massaging the baby, stroking the baby's back, etc., which will help the baby fall asleep as soon as possible.

What to do if your baby doesn't like taking a nap

1. Accompany your baby to take a nap

Babies often take their parents as role models. If their parents accompany their babies to take a nap, the babies will think that taking a nap is a good thing. As the baby takes naps more often, a habit will gradually form. In addition, with the company of parents, the baby can sleep soundly and is not easily awakened by external disturbances. But parents cannot indulge their babies and always accompany them to take naps, which will make them feel dependent. It is recommended to accompany their babies to sleep twice a week.

2. Hum a song to coax your baby to sleep

Babies are more likely to fall asleep with soft music, so parents can try this method. Soft music can soothe the baby's nerves, reduce the baby's excitement, and the baby can fall asleep peacefully in a calm state. Lullabies are songs that many parents hum to their babies before they go to sleep, and they have a "hypnotic" effect.

3. Caress your baby’s back

When parents gently stroke the baby's back, the baby will feel very comfortable and can easily fall asleep in a comfortable state. When parents touch their baby's back, they should be gentle and slow in their movements, and apply appropriate amounts of vegetable oil on their hands. Massaging the baby's back muscles can also relieve the baby's muscle tension. In addition, if you tell stories to your baby while stroking him, the baby will feel sleepy when he gets tired. Once the habit is formed, the baby will take a nap on time every day.

Babies don’t take naps because they have good sleep quality at night and are full of energy during the day. Although daytime activities consume the baby's energy, the baby will not want to take a nap unless he is tired. Parents, do you know the above knowledge? Be sure to adjust your baby's daily routine in time.