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The first period with a newborn family member is a lot about sleep. Maybe it feels like your baby never falls asleep at the right time. But guess what? It’s okay. Every child has individual needs and quirks. It’s just a matter of getting to know them, being open for change and creating the best conditions for naptime.
“As a new parent, it’s easy to feel stressed about your child’s sleep – or lack of sleep. It’s completely normal. Just like it’s normal for children to have different needs, and that they can change,” says Anna Edlundh. She has been part of the development of GULDVÄVARE sheets and duvet covers in 100 percent GOTS certified organic cotton, as well as soft toys, bibs and many other products.
A soft bed is a good start
“Soft sheets that feel cool and comfortable against the skin are a good start for good sleep. Cotton is a fantastic natural material that breathes when your baby gets warm.”
The GULDVÄVARE series has cute patterns and embroidered details all in calm, gentle colours that contribute to a restful atmosphere in bed.
Many babies also feel safe with a cuddly soft toy next to them in bed. “Holding something familiar can help them come to rest and fall asleep.”
Find your baby’s routines
Other tricks that can help sleep are dimming the lighting and lowering the room's temperature.
"Finding your and your baby’s routines when it's time to rest is also good. It can be a bath just before bedtime or humming a special song that your baby recognizes."
And if the routines suddenly shouldn't work, that's normal too. Then you have to be open to adjust them a bit.
”Even if the sleep changes, you can be certain your child gets the rest it needs. But, don't forget yourself – as a parent, you also need to recharge and rest from time to time."
