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3+1 Ways To Maintain Your Baby's Comfort and Your Peace of Mind At The Same Time

From the second their heads first make the grand entrance into the world, we just want the best for them. We want them to be happy, bubbly, successful, and comfortable. We want the very best for them, so you fuss about wondering how best to raise a newborn baby to be happy.

You quickly realize, though, that your baby’s comfort comes at a cost – your rest. So, how can you balance your baby’s comfort with your own peace of mind? Hard as it may seem, with your love, a little know-how, and some much-needed aid, you can raise a baby that is happy, contented and calm, who can soothe herself without you having to fuss over them every single time.

1. Help them get enough sleep

One of the luxuries your baby enjoyed in the womb was their ability to sleep whenever they wanted. As they adjust to their new outside surroundings, they often need lots of sleep to keep them happy. But away from their familiar surroundings, they need your help to do this. Gently rocking a baby helps induce sleep and continued rocking motion helps babies sleep longer. Consider using the Okoa Hammock to help rock your baby to sleep even when your hands are fully engaged.

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2. React to the baby’s cries

It certainly goes without saying you should respond to your baby’s wailings. You certainly do not have to react to every little sound they make, and it is okay to let them self-soothe every once in a while. However, your baby needs to know you are reliable, and that you can be trusted to care for their needs. This builds trust in your young one, which in turn boosts their comfort around you. Indeed, there would be times when all your child needs is your attention.

Cooing, singing, swaying, and rocking your baby are all signs of your attention. Use the 4moms mamaRoo4 infant seat to simulate all of these actions while you engage in other important activities. This seat offers a combination of bouncing/swaying/rocking motions and speed options, as well as four built-in sounds for your baby’s relaxation.

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3. Keep in touch with the baby’s health

One of the most important factors determining comfort is health. A healthy baby is a happy, comfortable baby. With babies mostly communicating their every need by crying, though, it is easy to confuse a baby’s discomfort with tantrums. Thus, it is critical that you always watch out for telltale signs that a baby needs more than just another toy.

One way to do this is to regularly observe your baby’s breathing, sleeping, heart rate, etc. Smart Sock helps you keep track of these vital signals, connecting with your phone over Bluetooth to provide you with regular updates. Simply wear it over your baby’s feet and track their vitals over your smartphone. 

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You can also use the Oma Sense Baby Breathing Movement Monitor to check that she is breathing just fine even in her silent/sleeping moments.

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3+1. Play with them

Nothing replaces the direct attention and care you provide to your little one. Colorful toys and beautiful kiddies’ music could bring a smile to their face, but nothing brings a baby more joy than having you engage directly with them. Bringing out time to play with your little bundle of joy helps you bond well with her, creating joy in them and equipping them with essential skills to happiness.

To ensure that you do not spend your bonding time worrying over their health and physical condition, use the allb – Infant Wearable Device to keep track of respiration levels and skin temperature, among others. While it does not replace your personal observation skills, with instant notifications provided, you can enjoy complete peace of mind in your fun time knowing you will be alerted with any important signals you miss.

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Take advantage of all the help you can get!

Worried you do not have enough time to attend to your little treasure’s every need? You are far from alone! The question of how to raise a happy baby is universal. We know these little ones deserve all the care and attention in the world, but two hands are sometimes not enough to handle everything we want to do at the same time. While direct care is priceless and should be offered as often as you can, you also want to take advantage of all the help you can get with your busy schedule. Then you’re sure to find the signs of a happy baby in your kid.