Sleep stories

[kieranc]

Hello,

I'm doing some research into ways in which parents get their babies to sleep and how this may vary from culture to culture around the world. Some of the more unusual things I've come across are using different pieces of music, using repetitive noises from hairdryers and hoovers and movement like bouncing on balls and driving in the car.

Just wondering if anyone had come across any stories or anything that they've found works/worked on their own children?

Thanks,

Kieran

[Bonobo]

Mar 2, 2011 16:21:22 GMT 1 kieranc said:

Hello,

I'm doing some research into ways in which parents get their babies to sleep and how this may vary from culture to culture around the world. Some of the more unusual things I've come across are using different pieces of music, using repetitive noises from hairdryers and hoovers and movement like bouncing on balls and driving in the car.

Just wondering if anyone had come across any stories or anything that they've found works/worked on their own children?

Thanks,

Kieran

I am sorry, I can`t help you. All our methods have been standard, nothing special. Primarily, our kids have fallen asleep after consuming a large quantity of milk from their mother`s breast.

Additionally, it also helped:
The eldest one - rocking him wrapped in a baby`s slepping bag.
The elder one - reciting/chanting rhymes.
The younger one - stroking him on the belly.
The youngest one - allowing her to keep her hand on the breast under the night gown. .

[jeanne]

Having raised 3 children, my techniques were pretty much the same as those in Bonobo's family. My practices were mainly: Nursing to sleep, rocking, singing, back-rubbing, laying down with the child.

[uncltim]

NyQuil.

[valpomike]

Just show your love and care, this works.

Mike