Top tips to help your child to sleep
I am a dad of five children and have had my fair share of sleepless nights.
There can be a number of reasons why your child won’t sleep including colic, wind, hunger or just simply needin a nappy change.
Colic in particular affects one in five babies in the UK. Britain’s number one colic remedy, Infacol, carried out research into snooze habits from around the globe.
“Many mums will have heard of baby massage, but inSweden they instead practice ‘buffing’. After laying their barn on its belly, Swedish mammas and pappas pat the baby’s bottom in a circular motion until it drifts into peaceful slumber. “
In Japan, mothers let their akachan know it’s time to head to the land of nod by rhythmically tapping them on the belly. Known as ‘ton-ton’, this method is thought to be particularly effective straight after a feed.
On the other side of the Sea of Japan, they have an alternative solution. Korean mothers are encouraged to stick to a strict post-partum diet of miyuk gook – that’s seaweed soup! Rich in calcium, iron and protein, it’s believed to be an essential part of post-birth recovery for both mother and baby.
Meanwhile, in a practice strongly encouraged by the Danish Health Authority, parents in Denmark are in the habit of leaving their babies outside for a bracing outdoor snooze. The theory is that the brisk Danish air encourages sound sleep, a hearty appetite and general wellbeing.
Of course most parents will develop their own ways that suit their baby and themselves, but these are just a few tips to get you started.
For more information on the treatment of colic please visit the Infacol website.
For more information on the treatment of colic please visit the Infacol website.
