8 months old sleep patterns

Your baby is growing up - now he/she is already 8 months old! Ready to move in new ways, your baby gets ready to cruise.

This month, your 8-month old is crawling, cruising, and experimenting with all-new ways to explore the world around her. When your baby is standing, encourage her by holding her favorite toy just out of reach and getting her to “cruise” along the furniture to get it.

For a good night’s sleep, create a routine.

Now is a great time to create more concrete bedtime rituals, such as reading the same book or doing quiet activities together.

A soothing activity that lasts 10 to 30 minutes is ideal. This will help your baby look forward to bedtime, and find it easier to adjust when you finally leave the room.

If your baby has started teething, she might start waking up in the middle of the night uncomfortable and irritated.

To help soothe your baby’s gums, give her a cold, wet, or even frozen washcloth to chew on (however, remove the washcloth when she tires of it), or rub her gums gently yet firmly with a clean finger.

Always check with your pediatrician before giving your baby any pain-relieving medication.

Make photos with your cute baby, upload to the App. Write about his/her sleep patterns.