As a mom to a colic newborn, we tried EVERYTHING. But the nights of rocking and crying together are in our very recent past now that we incorporate these into our bedtime routine! From clothing to bath time, this list has everything thats helped us g...
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Sleepwear
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Comfort
Sleepwear
The things your baby wear can go a long way in how comfortable they are for sleep!
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Makes her all cozy + the zipper makes late night diaper changes a breeze! Plus these ones are very lightweight which minimizes the risk of accidentally overheating our little ones.
Baby Pajamas - Comfy Styles for Sweet Dreams | Carter's
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The winter weight sleep sacks are especially helpful for those who sleep in cold rooms. My baby sleeps amazing in the higher TOG sacks on those chilly nights!
If your baby isn't rolling yet, crank up the AC and put them in a nice fuzzy swaddle. My baby was so cozy in one and always slept beautifully until she needed a sleep sack!
Micro-Fleece SleepSack Swaddles - Halo Sleep
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Makes her realize thats shes going down for the night, not just a nap!
SleepSack® Wearable Blankets - Halo Sleep
Sleep hygiene
Products that go together well with a relaxing bedtime bath!
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I give her a gentle massage after her bath with this and it relaxes her instantly!
Baby Bedtime® Lotion - Johnson's Baby
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I add this to her nighttime baths and it makes it just a little extra calming, plus its gentle on her skin and eyes
Aveeno Baby Nighttime Calming Comfort Bath
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Having a baby bath thermometer really was useful in creating really warm relaxing baths without worrying about accidentally scalding her sensitive skin! Plus this one makes reading temperatures a breeze.
Bath Thermometer - Amazon.com
Comfort
Products that Ive found to be very soothing or comforting to her before she falls asleep!
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The only pacifier my baby took, the sucking motion really helps her before bed! Combine with a swaddle after a warm bottle and its knocks my baby out.
Philips Avent Soothie Baby Pacifiers Silicone
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I use this for all the fussy nights, it has soothing and calming herbs and remedies within it that helps calm any fussy baby better than the original!
Gripe Water Nighttime* - 4oz - Mommy's Bliss
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Preheating my baby's bassinet was so helpful in the transfer as her bed was already warm and snuggly and the cold didn't shock her back awake!
Deepsoon Electric Heating Pad for Back & Neck
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When we use these bottles theres a very noticeable change in her pre-bedtime fussiness, shes much easier to soothe and her belly is much happier!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Narrow Bottle
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Gas drops were a game changer for painful gas episodes when gripe water wasn't enough, it helps her feel so much better and pass trapped gas.
MYLICON Infants Gas Relief Drops, Dye Free
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The rhythmic shushing noise really helped my baby's brain just turn off. Her eyes instantly get heavy and it helps her sleep through distracting noises. White noise is a game changer for baby's sleep.
Baby Shusher Portable Sound Machine
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When my baby has tummy aches that leg bicycles and gas exercises cant touch, this warming belly band really helps soothe her and reduce her pain. It's a very gentle and easy remedy for those tough belly aches!