If there is one thing that moms do not get enough of, it is sleep! It seems that whenever we eventually drift off, we are waken by cries or a little hand tapping us on the shoulder asking if they can crawl into our bed. Sound familiar? If you are struggling to get the sleep you need, read on to discover some suggestions that can help you.
Make sure your bedroom is comfortable and relaxing
The first thing you need to do is make sure that your bedroom provides the perfect environment for a good night’s sleep. It needs to be comfortable and relaxing, and there are a number of different things you can do to make sure that this is the case. Firstly, you need to ensure that the temperature is right. Companies like PenAir can help you with this. You should also make sure that your bed and mattress are comfortable, and your room should be painted in neutral, soothing shades. You can also help to make your bedroom more relaxing by adding comforting scents, such as mandarin and vanilla. With kids around, it is better to go for diffusers rather than scented candles.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help
The problem is that we all try to be super mom. We think that we need to do everything ourselves and we are scared to ask for help. Don’t be. Instead, you should accept any help that you get.
Sleep when your baby sleeps
Another tip for moms that are in desperate need of some sleep is to sleep when your baby sleeps. If your baby drifts off, you should put everything aside and take a nap too. Yes, it can be tempting to clean the floors and do the laundry, but you need to accept that you need to take care of yourself too. If you are shattered and you have not had enough sleep, use this as an opportunity to get some.
Outsource tasks
Last but not least, view your family house as a little bit of a business. And, do you know what the key is to being a successful business owner? It is delegation! If your baby takes a bottle, why not ask your other half to do some of the feedings? Dividing household responsibilities can make a big difference.
I agree that your bedroom needs to be a comforting and relaxing environment to sleep better. I used to keep my computer and other work things in my room but I found myself constantly distracted. Once I took these out of the room it felt much more relaxed and my sleep improved. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Thanks so much for the comment, Joyce. Moving the computer can be such a (welcomed!!) relief and change of pace from the bedroom! Best wishes as you try to get better sleep 🙂
Did you ever use a maternity pillow during pregnancy? 2nd semester and cannot sleep…
YES!!!! I used a pregnancy body pillow and LOVED it. It was the only way I slept at all throughout my three pregnancies 🙂 Good luck to you, mama!
Shopping for a pregnancy pillow now and thank God for guides like this: https://www.kinderzeit.org/en/pregnancy-pillow/
And thank you, April for the support! 🙂