Question
Is it appropriate for babies to sleep with hugs every day?
Answer
Many mothers are accustomed to holding and patting their babies to sleep, only to put them in bed after they fall asleep. This practice is actually unscientific, especially when babies are between 4 and 6 months old, as they begin to learn to establish deep sleep habits. If this method is used every night, the baby may become accustomed to this type of soothing to fall asleep in the future. Mothers can try to encourage their babies to try sleeping on their own. When they observe that their babies are showing signs of drowsiness, they can place them in bed and let them fall asleep on their own. If the baby starts crying, they can also allow them to cry for a while. By persisting for a few days, the baby will gradually get used to sleeping independently.