Many young mothers are faced with the fact that the newborn does not agree to sleep on his own.. While the mother holds the baby in her arms, he feels comfortable and falls asleep, however, as soon as he is transferred to the crib, the baby wakes up and starts acting up - he notices the change and wakes up quickly. It is especially difficult to put a newborn to sleep in a crib or bassinet at night.. What can we do in such a situation?

Gail Peterson, Ph.D., a family therapist specializing in prenatal care and family development, offers a few simple steps to help new mothers cope.

Mother-Baby Bond Dr. Peterson says that the bond between mother and baby is very strong and that's why a newborn feels best when she's in her mother's arms.. Natural survival instincts tell the baby that it is safest for him to stay close to his mother.. That's all he can do to keep himself safe.. As a conscientious parent, mom should congratulate herself on always being tuned in to her baby's signals.. But there always comes a time for change.

How to help your baby fall asleep: simple steps.

Start singing a lullaby even before you put your baby out of your arms and into his crib or bassinet.

Keep singing this song even after you put the baby in his bed. Your incessant singing will permeate his auditory sensory canal, leaving him mesmerized.. It may activate slightly, but the continuous sound of your voice and holding your hand on your baby's back or tummy for one minute will likely calm him down.. He will feel comfort from your soothing voice and the warmth of your hand..

Gently remove your hand, but continue to quietly sing a lullaby. The child may become anxious again and even start crying..

If the baby is crying, put your hand on the baby's back or tummy again (don't pick it up) and repeat the whole process again. Keep singing to the baby after he calms down.

If the baby wakes up completely and begins to cry and scream inconsolably, it may be necessary to pick him up again and comfort him again.. If necessary, taking the baby in your arms,.

keep singing or talking to him while gently rocking in your arms. Hold the baby only until he calms down again, and then quickly return to the cradle.

It may take some time and you will have to do it all over again two or three times, but your gentle voice will help the baby understand that you are there and he is completely safe in his bed..

If you are not able to achieve the desired result, try the same method a little later, when the baby is a couple of weeks older.. At the age of two months, he will probably be more adapted to the new environment and learn to sleep in his own crib..

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