Young parents often face burnout. To remedy this, they use various methods, although not all of them are ideal. A Mumsnet user questions the practice of putting babies to bed early.
A parent has sparked heated debate by revealing her method of putting her baby to bed at midnight to ensure a full night’s sleep. Well aware that each child reacts differently, this parent expresses his astonishment at the complaints of other parents who put their children to bed early and find themselves having to wake up at night. For him, it is a logical consequence: a child who has been asleep for several hours will naturally wake up hungry. Her three-month-old baby, who benefits from several naps during the day, goes to bed at midnight and wakes up continuously until 8 a.m. This routine, according to him, helps to significantly reduce fatigue, despite a busy schedule with a full-time job and a partner on maternity leave, without additional family or paid support.
This parent’s revelation quickly ignited discussions on the forum. Several Internet users approve of this method, sharing similar experiences where their babies, going to bed late, sleep until morning without interruption. Others, however, question the effectiveness and relevance of this approach. They argue that putting children to bed earlier not only promotes longer sleep, but also better quality sleep, particularly before midnight. Many parents also emphasize the importance of a structured routine from an early age for the healthy and harmonious development of the child.
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A lively debate on sleep routines
A parent of four shared a nuanced opinion, urging people not to generalize based on three months of experience with a “unicorn baby” who sleeps eight hours straight. This person emphasizes that every child is unique and the chance to have a newborn who sleeps well at night is not the common experience of most parents. Other parents, he says, do what’s best for their situation, and there’s no need to judge them.
It is essential to remember that sleep needs vary from child to child. Experts recommend putting babies to bed as soon as they show signs of tiredness, regardless of the time. Preventing a child from sleeping in the hope that he or she will sleep longer later can be counterproductive and even harmful. From three months, it is advisable to establish a regular sleep routine to instill a stable rhythm in the child. This method not only promotes better sleep for the child, but also helps parents manage their own fatigue and maintain some normality in their daily life.
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