Being a parent of a newborn can be tough on sleep.Being a parent of a newborn can be tough on sleep.
Being a parent of a newborn can be tough on sleep.

Struggling for sleep with a newborn? 7 expert tips for new parents to get more sleep

New parents are aware that sleep can sometimes be hard to come by when you have a newborn.

But with sleep being as crucial for new parents’ peace of mind as it is for the wellbeing of newborns, what steps can new parents take to create a solid sleep routine?

The baby monitor experts at Babysense have created a handy sleep guide to help new parents squeeze in some precious sleep:

Elaine Soller, Head of Customer Experience at Babysensesaid: “Bringing a newborn baby home is a whirlwind of excitement but this joy can fade when nighttime rolls around. In the era of working from home, it is worth considering creating clear boundaries between work and personal life and using your downtime to spend quality time with your new family member.

"While caffeine can feel like a saviour for tired parents, you should avoid using it as a substitute for sleep, as it may negatively affect your ability to fall asleep at bedtime, or worse, burn a bit too much energy just before the little one wakes up.

"If your baby sleeps in a separate room and this is preventing you from unwinding or getting things done, parents, like you (new and/or experienced) , highly recommend a baby monitor to help you check on your little one without having to take a break or risk waking them."

Babysense’s 7 top tips for new parents to tackle sleep deprivation and improve their sleep schedule: