Trial and error

When most people think of Trial and error, what comes to mind is usually basic information that’s not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there’s a lot more to Trial and error than just the basics.

Every mother, whether a first - time mom or an experienced one, has to make those decisions about what’s best for her baby. You can start out with books by ” experts ” and of course friends and relatives always have advice for a new mother and baby.

These are a way to start, but if what you’re doing doesn’t work, then you have to try something new. Try different things at bedtime to see what works for you and your baby. She’s unique and not like any other baby, after all!

You can try different types of foods at night, or the timing of her last feeding. Are her pajamas soft and not scratchy? Be sure to use special detergents made just for baby clothes, especially in the beginning. Can you hang her clothes and bedding outside in the sunshine to dry? Who doesn’t feel all cozy and comfy when going to sleep in bedding that’s been dried outside?

Hopefully the information presented so far has been applicable. You might also want to consider the following:

Just make sure no critters get into the bedding or clothes.

Do you have a ritual at night? Maybe it starts with a nice bath and then a feeding while holding her close to you. Nothing feels more wonderful than holding a baby right out of the bath when they have that wonderful baby smell. It’s just important to make this a pleasant and relaxing time for both of you, especially when your baby’s very young, in the first months of her life.

If it takes a long time for your baby to wind down, then you might need to start your rituals early in the day. If you’ve been playing with her beforehand, then it might take a little longer to get her to sleep. Again, those rituals of bath, feeding, talking and singing in a quiet, darkened room will soon signal bed time for your baby ( and hopefully for you too! )

Knowing enough about Trial and error to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you’ve just learned about Trial and error, you should have nothing to worry about.