Question
A nine-month-old baby falls asleep only at midnight every night, takes a nap from 10 AM to 3-4 PM, and then stays active until 3 or 4 AM before falling asleep again, waking up after only three hours. How should one adjust the baby’s sleep pattern?
Answer
For this situation, it is recommended to adjust the baby’s nap time, reducing the original one-hour nap to half an hour. During the afternoon, take the baby outside for activities and provide engaging activities when they show signs of fatigue to keep them awake. Around 8 PM, try to get the baby into a sleep state, using storytelling or singing to help them relax. Continue with this schedule adjustment for about half a month, and the baby will gradually develop new sleep habits. At the same time, family members should also coordinate with the baby’s schedule, sleeping and waking up early together to avoid noise disturbances to the baby’s sleep.