We were given 10 and 11 ... do not sleep and keeps crying. 
We have received some messages asking and asking for tips on bedtime of small, Questions such as how it is normal sleep? and help them sleep at night?, which is the best position to put them to bed? when Domir be alone? among others.
To try to answer these questions will discuss some recommendations published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
About the hours of sleep, these go according to the age of the small, it is best to comment to the pediatrician because in the little sleep is not only to relax but also has a very important value in their growth and development.
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position they should sleep , also depends on age but especially health the small as some pediatricians recommend it on its side while others say it is better accommodate his back, for this it is best to consult also specifies the characteristics of your pedirata small.
as On help them sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) makes several suggestions for Establish a routine, this routine can used with small over 9 months to any age .
With routine refers to a "series of steps" that every night she will instruct the little it's time to go to bed and that during this process to prepare for sleep, these steps are:
It is also highly recommended that this routine has the least significant. elements:
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A span time to make dinner (some pediatricians advise against giving food after 8pm to small when they are in training to leave the nest).
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A period of time for personal hygiene (a bath, brush your teeth, etc).
An example might be: they are about 7:30 pm my baby and is about to finish her dinner around 8pm then take a hot bath to relax, wash your teeth and he will put his pajamas while mom or dad while we sing a song we are wearing.
Once your cleaning routine is complete, we read a story or a story or sing him a lullaby when the song ended, , we say with still, small voice that it is time to sleep, that day is over and the need desacansar, he lies in bed and he wraps, he says he'll play tomorrow again, that mom and dad are close to it and we will take care of, turn off the lights and leaves the room. IT IS NOT NECESSARY That stays inside the room until he falls asleep.
is very common for small start to mourn, especially when they are beginning to adapt to the routine, but do not worry, this happens.
During these periods of crying is very important that you DO NOT GO AWAY to deal with, the AAP makes the following suggestions:
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Wait 5 (five) minutes, the room, turn on the light and check the health of small (its temperature is not high, which has no injuries, etc..) as well as its hive (if you continue using it).
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If all is well, talk quietly to the little SOFT say that all is well, it's time to sleep, mom and dad are close and care; inmediantamante lay it on his bed, arropelo, turn light and leave the room even when asleep is not the small.
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Possibly the small will return to mourn, this is normal, before entering the room again, now wait 8 to 10 minutes and repeat the previous step.
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If it still does not sleep and keeps crying, continue repeating step number 2 is longer time intervals, the majority of small to sleep about 30 minutes.
The AAP adds that many parents worry that the crying could cause psychological harm in the small, however, says that there is NO EVIDENCE THAT THIS IS SO, you as a parent or mother is likely to cause concern and anxiety the cries of her small but take into account the process of maturation and autonomy in this setting.
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