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March 28, 2018 by: Melanie

Sleep Tips from a Mom of Multiples

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sposie Booster Pads, the number one brand in diaper doublers. All opinions are entirely my own. 

My babies are no longer babies (insert crying face emoji here). They are now rambunctious preschoolers. But they are not the only ones who have learned a lot over the past few years. I’ve learned more than I ever would have imagined! Being a mom to triplets automatically enrolled me in a parenting crash course. Even though we have an older daughter, nothing prepared me to go from a mom of one child to a mom of four overnight.

My experiences have taught me a tremendous amount about parenting small children. In spite of my kiddos being older, I still receive questions weekly from other moms about a variety of baby or toddler questions. Do you dare to guess what the most frequently asked topic is?

It’s none other than…Sleep tips!

I totally get that sleep questions are important to new moms. I lived in a sleep deprived haze for months when the triplets were first born! However, even with three babies the same age, the boys were all sleeping through the night in their own cribs by five months. This didn’t happen naturally. It took deliberate work on my (and my husband’s) behalf. How did I do it? Here are my top sleep tips (from a mom of multiples).

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Please note that these are generic sleep tips intended for healthy babies. As always, consult your pediatrician for sleep advice that is specific for your child. Babies with special needs or issues gaining weight should always follow directions from their pediatrician. 

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–Give yourself a break for the first month or so. The first few months are all about getting to know your baby. Your baby may be trying to gain back to their birth weight (which is typical). You may be trying to figure out breastfeeding or bottle feeding or some combination of the two. Your new baby may be on a strict feeding schedule (that leaves little time for long periods of sleep). There are so many variables that come into play with a new baby. Setting high expectations that do not come to fruition will only lead to frustration, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself to get the sleep specifics precisely perfect….yet.

–Be on the same page as your partner. Once the initial settling in period of having a new baby has occurred, discuss your baby’s sleeping routine with your partner so that you both are on the same page. Are you co-sleeping? Does the baby return to the crib after night time feedings? Even the little things make a difference. I remember when my boys were waking at night to feed. I would only turn on one dim light and my husband would turn on practically every light in the house (which I felt woke the boys up more). We compromised on two dim lights and then stuck to it together. Once you’ve decided on a routine and process, it will help the sleep routine if both partners commit to it.

–Age adjust, if needed.  Did you have a preemie baby? Be sure to age adjust your expectations with everything from feeding to sleep. My boys were born two months early, therefore I didn’t expect them to sleep through the night as quickly as I did my older daughter.

–Do not compare your new baby to other kiddos. Your first born may have slept through the night at 10 weeks. Your BFF may boast of how their baby never cries at night. Remember that every baby is different, and don’t compare your new baby to other babies or even your own older kids. It will only lead to frustration.

Once you’ve decided on what sleep routine and schedule that works for you and your family (whether that is co-sleeping or sharing a room or placing baby in a crib in his/her own room), the goal is typically to stretch out baby’s night time sleeping. Regardless of what sleep method you’re choosing, here are things are great sleep aids for baby:

–Use white noise. I highly recommend this! My boys are five and still love their white noise. We have a white noise machine specifically designed for babies/kids.

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–Swaddling. Invest in a few swaddle blankets. My boys loved being swaddled and would sleep longer when they were swaddled.

–A dry baby is a happy baby. Even with frequent diaper changes (and diaper changes when the boys’ would wake to eat), sometimes the boys would leak through their diapers and onto their pajamas and then onto their swaddle blankets. This happened even when they had on diapers their size. I tried a diaper a size up, but then the diaper would be a bit too loose around the legs. Sposie Diaper Booster Pads are a lifesaver for this!

Sleep Tips from a Mom of Multiples AD

They prevent diaper doubling or sizing up by stopping diaper leaks at the source. Sposie Diaper Booster Pads can be used with your favorite diaper brand. Place a pad in the diaper and adjust.

Sleep Tips from a Mom of Multiples AD

Sleep Tips from a Mom of Multiples AD

They work for boys and girls alike and are great for overnight protection. Sposie Diaper Booster Pads increase the absorbency of the diaper by a cup of fluid.

Sleep Tips from a Mom of Multiples AD

Even if your little ones are out of the diapering stage, Sposie Diaper Booster Pads are great additions to a baby shower gift. I grabbed some for a friend of mine who is due soon.

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Psstt…if you are looking for Sposie Diaper Booster Pads, find them on the aisle with your favorite diaper.

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–Start a nighttime routine. A bath, baby lotion, and a book are a great place to start. Give baby cues that bedtime is approaching by following the routine nightly.

–Earlier habits are easier. If you have a desired outcome- for instance, if you want baby to sleep in his or her own crib rather than a co-sleeper by your bed- the earlier that you start this, the easier it will be for baby to get used to it.

–Break any bad habits by weaning. If you’ve started any bad habits that you want to break, trying weaning. For instance, I had gotten into a bad habit of letting one of my triplets fall asleep in the swing. Getting him to sleep without the swing was practically impossible! I started weaning him a little at a time (by decreasing the speed of the swing and then the amount of time in the swing until he no longer needed to swing). Trying to break a baby cold turkey typically involves a lot of crying, so while weaning may take longer, it will be a more peaceful option.

 

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Comments

  1. 1stopmom says

    March 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Thanks for sharing these tips, they are great. I have never heard of these boost pads. They sound like a great product.

  2. Ann F. Snook-Moreau says

    March 28, 2018 at 3:15 pm

    Swaddling to make baby feel safe is such a good idea. I still like being wrapped up all snug when I fall asleep!

  3. Melissa Chapman says

    March 28, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    I give any parents of a mutiple so much credit one is hard enough! I have older kids and have forgotten about sleep, diaper changes and feedings. I do have a brother with young kids so I will pas the word on those pads for sleeping.

  4. Melissa says

    March 28, 2018 at 3:34 pm

    These are great sleep tips for baby! My son always wet through his nighttime diaper! I wish they had these 13 years ago when he was a baby. I am sure to buy these for expecting Moms! Thanks for sharing and your great tips!

  5. Monica Y says

    March 29, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    I wish I had known all the tips before my son. But I will pass them along to my sister in law, their baby is coming soon. Sleep with a baby is so important and difficult, all your tips are on point. I also love all your baby items, super cute

  6. Ali Rost says

    March 29, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    I love the idea of using white noise and never would have thought about it for little ones. At night I sleep with a fan on and it helps a lot. I’ll have to order one for my son and daughter-in-law. Their little guy has a terrible time sleeping at night and I’m wondering if it would help. xx

  7. Melanie says

    March 29, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    My girls were all so different in every area, including sleep. Even still! My best sleeper as a baby is now eight and would still nap if the schedule allowed. But my youngest was THE WORST! I had to get help to get her to sleep. Knowing what works for each individual baby helps as does knowing which products will help you all get a good night’s sleep.

  8. Lydia @ Thrifty Frugal Mom says

    April 2, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    Ah, those pads would be perfect for older kids that have trouble wetting their bed at night too! And one thing I learned with our 4, is that no two kids are alike. Two of ours were really great sleepers. The other two? Much harder and nothing that worked with the other two worked for them. Thankfully, it’s just a stage and knowing that it would end in a year or two helped me survive!

  9. kim says

    April 3, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    These Booster Pads look so great! Wish I would have had them around when my kids were babies. I definitely agree white noise can be a huge help!

  10. Nicole Hood says

    April 4, 2018 at 12:41 am

    I had never heard of diaper booster pads until now. Wish I would have known when my girls were babies. Great tips especially the swaddling and white noise.

   
   
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