How To Help Your FOMO Baby Sleep

FOMO. Is that acronym new to you? Up until about a year ago, it was new to me, too. I’d never heard of FOMO (or Fear Of Missing Out) until a friend told me that she was afflicted with it. She was constantly on social media, checking in with her friends and catching up on the latest news.

But here’s something interesting – did you know your baby can have FOMO, too? It’s true; some babies just can’t seem to settle in and fall asleep, for fear that they’ll miss out on all the action!

Now, by this point in the article, your eyes may be widening as it dawns on you: “OMG, MY baby has FOMO!” And you may be right; if your baby shows most of the common FOMO symptoms, then you’ve got a FOMO baby on your hands, baby! 

6 Signs Your Baby Has FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

1. FOMO babies don’t find soothing activities very soothing. Other babies may be soothed by nursing, rocking, or patting – but not a FOMO baby!
2. FOMO babies flip over new places and people. If you think your FOMO baby’s sleep is bad, try taking her to her grandparents’ house. I guarantee it’ll get worse! A new location means tons of new things for your baby to observe and take in, and that means shortened (or non-existent) sleep.
3. FOMO babies eat actively. Hoping to nurse your baby in public, under a cover? Forget about it! Your FOMO baby won’t allow that for a minute. Trying to get your baby to hold still and focus on drinking her whole bottle? Nope! Your baby is too busy observing the world/people around her.
4. FOMO babies aren’t great at the whole “drowsy” thing. We talk a lot about “drowsy, but awake” on this blog, and in our one-on-one work with families; that’s because it’s a great way to gradually teach your baby how to fall asleep without your help. But FOMO babies don’t exactly do drowsy. In fact, FOMO babies often don’t show any tired signs until they’re already overtired – and then the sign is usually screaming.
5. FOMO babies tend to resist bedtime and nap time routines. Bedtime routines and nap time routines are designed to signal to your baby that it’s time to relax and fall asleep. Your FOMO baby gets that; the trouble is, she doesn’t want to relax and fall asleep. So she’ll fight even your best efforts at a relaxing, soothing routine.
6. A FOMO baby’s sleep is elusive – and it doesn’t last long. Many parents have told us it takes hours to put their FOMO babies to bed, and that even after sleep finally comes, it’s light.

How To Help Your FOMO Baby Sleep

That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? How do you help your FOMO baby sleep? Unfortunately, there is no magic bullet that’ll fix this problem for you. Remember, this is part of your baby’s temperament. There’s no changing it! (Take comfort, though, in the fact that the really tough effects of FOMO will lessen as your baby grows.) Simply accept that your baby won’t be one of those “easy” sleepers who just falls asleep effortlessly and slides right in to a perfect eating and sleeping schedule, and you’ll save yourself a lot of wasted effort and frustration.

That doesn’t mean, however, that you have to live with a sleepless, overtired child in your home. There ARE steps you can take to help your FOMO child lengthen his naps and sleep longer at night:

• Be consistent and persistent. FOMO children thrive with consistency (as do so many others!), so be sure to keep sleep and feeding schedules as consistent as you can. Even if your baby isn’t ready for a clock-based schedule, you can still work towards consistent sleep/feeding cycles. Additionally, you’ll need to be persistent with your child’s sleep. FOMO children are themselves very persistent when it comes to resisting sleep, so you’ll have to “out-persistent” your persistent child in this arena.
• Make your child’s sleeping area as boring as possible. Many parents of FOMO babies and toddlers report that it’s only when their children are confined to bed, with nothing to see or hear or do, that they will finally fall asleep. You can achieve this kind of boring, sleep-inducing ambiance with black-out blinds and a white noise machine.
• Sleep coach, but be ready for it to take awhile (and for some fussing to be involved). If your baby’s sleep-fighting has reached the point that you’re both exhausted, then it may be time to take action and sleep coach. Sleep coaching is a great way to help your baby learn healthy sleep habits! Just be advised that sleep coaching may take longer if your baby suffers from FOMO; what takes other parents two weeks may take you four (or maybe even six). Additionally, keep in mind that your FOMO baby’s persistent nature means that there will likely be at least a little bit of fussing involved with sleep coaching.

Sleep Help For Your FOMO Baby or Toddler

Getting your FOMO baby or toddler to sleep well can feel like a monumental task. Fortunately, we can help! Connect with one of our expert consultants today; she’ll craft a Personalized Sleep Plan™ just for your baby, walk you through every step of sleep coaching and schedule-making, and provide detailed answers to your most pressing sleep training questions.

5 Signs of Baby Colic Every Mom Should Recognize

Bringing home a new baby can be a stressful time for parents, especially if the baby cries for unknown reasons. Baby colic is defined as a condition in which an infant under the age of four months frequently cries for more than three hours a day. Nobody knows why colic occurs, and it is not life threatening. However, it can be a terrifying feeling if you do not know what the problem is. Feel like your child may have colic? Take a look at these five signs of baby colic that every mom should recognize:

Excessive Crying

All babies cry. Whether it is from hunger, boredom, a dirty diaper, or a stimulant, most babies cry for a very specific reason. Once a baby's needs are met, she will generally cease crying. However, for a baby who suffers from colic, no amount of comforting will calm the child. Colicky babies are inconsolable. This can frighten and frustrate parents who must consistently comfort their screaming infants, with no clue as to why the child is crying.

Age

Baby colic is limited to those children who are usually between the ages of two weeks to four months. For most children who suffer from this, their symptoms will ease once they reach the age of three months. However, some children will continue to cry into their fourth month. If a child continues to cry excessively after five months, most doctors agree something more serious may be occurring.

Predictable Crying

Another telltale sign of baby colic includes not only inconsolable crying but also crying that occurs regularly and predictably. Most babies who suffer from colic have set times of fussiness. They usually begin in the late afternoon or early evenings and continue well into the morning hours. Colic is sometimes described as an episode of uncontrollable crying that lasts more than three hours and begins at relatively the same time each day.

High-Pitched Crying

Colicky crying, as you have probably noted, can be a very stressful situation. Often, the crying is very intense and high-pitched. Many babies scream for long periods of time, and their faces turn red. It is nearly impossible to comfort these infants who suffer from baby colic. However high-pitched the tone, true cases of colic are non-life threatening. Seek help if you are uncertain as to the cause of your child's fussiness, or if you feel you need help coping with the situation. If you are unsure as to what is causing your baby's fussiness, it is best to seek the advice of your pediatrician.

Arched Posture

While no one sign is an indication of baby colic, multiple symptoms together may be a basis for a colic diagnosis. Babies who experience colic generally tend to arch their back, tense their abdominal muscles, and clench their fists. Often times, a baby will pass a significant amount of gas or have a large bowel movement at the end of the episode. Experts generally do not agree gas causes colic in babies, but it can be an indicator.

Baby colic can be a very tense and nerve-racking condition to experience, both as an infant and as a parent. If you are still unsure or would like further information regarding baby colic, contact a reliable physician today.


Author,
Kaitlyn LaPenn

Mother's Issue for Baby Rash

Mom and dad get very worried when they notice baby rash. Not every rashes seen really are a serious issue. Try to learn how to distinguish if your allergy requirements important health advice or not. 

Usually if your rash on infant skin receives pale when pushed, your son or daughter might have erythematous rash. This is not a significant problem, but it's great to get medical health advice concerning begin providing your youngster the right remedy.

When when you media the allergy doesn't change light but continues to be reddish, then perhaps your child is actually afflicted with petechial or perhaps purpuric allergy. This kind of rash wants important health advice due to the fact there may be a fundamental severe medical problem which would require urgent hospital treatment. You should find medical advice particularly child provides a fever.

Nappy break outs impacts almost every infant. Your son or daughter's pores and skin gets red-colored and inflamed as well as often it even starts to level. If the condition is much more severe, pimples and also blisters may also be observed around the affected area. This disorder generally takes place when the nappy just isn't changed regularly particularly when the actual nappy will be moist and ruined. It's always best to utilize natural cotton wool damped inside hot water concerning clear your son or daughter. Do not utilize baby wipes particularly alcohol wipes or perhaps perfumed wipes. Infants could be highly responsive to these kind of goods. Occasionally they're even sensitive to particular nappy brands. Attempt to relieve this problem simply by washing infant bottom part having an medicinal wash. Attempt and also to change the diaper often and to pat dried out water from your baby's epidermis.

Author,

Charles

Baby Skin Care Is More Than Preventing Diaper Rash

Besides diaper and heat rash, babies can develop a condition called 'cradle cap'. Baby skin dries easily and it can even sunburn because melanin production is low. Sun protection is a most for baby skin. And because of the surge in hormones at the time of birth, babies can break out in acne, although baby skin is far less oily than an adult's.

General guidelines and tips on baby skin care and protection

Start life off right by protecting your baby from ultraviolet radiation exposure. Keep infants out of direct sunlight during the first few months. If you do go outside, be sure to cover the baby's skin with certified sun protection clothing (UPF50+ sun clothing is the highest sun protection you can get), a sun hat and baby sunglasses. Turn that into a habit and teach your child the importance of doing so as he or she grows older. Sunscreen products shouldn't be applied until the baby is 6 months old, but after that, they're absolutely necessary. Take care when riding in cars and when out for a stroll.

As for baby skin care, it won't be hard to find products formulated especially for babies. Purchase these and use as directed. Adult skin care products are not recommended for babies. They're far too harsh. You may have to switch laundry detergents if you find the one you're using is irritating your baby's skin.

Always change diapers as soon as possible. Urine and feces contain bacteria and must be washed away with warm water or baby wipes, otherwise infections can develop. Make sure wipes don't contain alcohol which can dry out a baby's skin. Remember to clean in the folds and also to dry this area gently but thoroughly. Diaper rash is very uncomfortable so apply an ointment or cream formulated especially for this common baby skin problem.

Moisturizing regularly with lotions and creams formulated for infants helps retain moisture. 

Excessive bathing isn't necessary and in fact can sap a baby's skin of moisture. Never use hot water for bathing. Like adults, babies prefer warm water. If your baby has cradle cap which resembles scaly dirty-looking skin, gently scrub top of head with a soft brush. If cradle cap doesn't go away, have the baby's physician take a look. Wind and cold can also cause dry skin so protect your baby when outside. If the air in your home is dry, consider getting a humidifier to add moisture.

Because a baby's skin doesn't yet perspire properly, babies aren't efficient at controlling their body temperatures. Sometimes, heat rashes can develop. Be sure to dress babies in comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that's appropriate for the temperature to avoid these rashes that resemble red patches or pinkish-red bumps.

Good habits begin early and it's never too soon to develop a proper baby skin care routine!

Remember to protect your baby skin from UV radiation, use UPF50+ certified sun protection clothing when outdoor, proper sun protection hat, and sunglasses. UV radiation can affect skin even on cloudy day.

Author,

J Edmond Souaid