To help little ones develop healthy sleep habits, she suggests putting babies down for the night when they’re drowsy.
To help little ones develop healthy sleep habits, she suggests putting babies down for the night when they’re drowsy. Although a personal choice, you may want to try to avoid rocking the baby to sleep in your arms before bedtime because this can become a habit. “Babies eventually need to learn how to fall asleep in their bed on their own,” she says.