Learning how to put baby to sleep properly is something many new parents are unknowingly failing at and getting this right is important and should not be overlooked. This article will explain the biggest mistake new parents make when learning how to put baby to sleep and give you some tips on how you can get your baby to sleep soundly tonight!

Waking up to the startling cry of your baby and stumbling around in the dark trying to find a bottle isn't one of the most fun activities in the world. So how can we avoid it and get a good night sleep?

By creating good sleeping habits...

The biggest mistake new parents make in regards to their new babies it teaching them bad sleeping habits. Examples of bad habits are putting the baby to sleep at different times and in different locations. If your baby does not get used to sleeping in the same spot at the same time, your going to have a very hard time getting him/her to start sleeping the way you want to.

Another common mistakes it letting the baby fall asleep in your arms. If you continually do this, you will form a bad habit and every time the baby wakes up, it will need to you to cuddle it to sleep, you don't want this.

How to put baby to sleep properly...

Unfortunately there is not one solution for every single baby, but here is one technique that you can implement straight away. It's a simple bed time routine that works very well for pre-toddlers.

1. Take a bath with your baby.

2. Give him/her bottle or breastfeed.

3. Burp your baby.

4. Cuddle baby until it's tired, not overtired, this is important.

5. Lay the baby down where you want it to sleep while it's still awake.

6. Leave the baby to fall asleep.