When it comes to parenting, ensuring your baby sleeps soundly can feel like an uphill battle. Here are five common culprits that can sabotage your little one’s slumber and, in turn, your sanity.
1. The Keyless Car Lock
As you balance your peacefully sleeping 15-month-old on your shoulder, you’re thankful for the convenience of a remote car lock. However, pressing that button often triggers a loud BEEP BEEP! that jolts your child awake after a mere six minutes of sleep. The result? An alert baby who refuses to go back to dreamland anytime soon.
2. The Doorbell
To all the friendly neighbors delivering baked goods or the delivery person dropping off your much-anticipated packages, timing is everything. The baby sleeps when they choose and trying to establish a schedule can feel like an exercise in futility. You find yourself dodging visits and deliveries just to maintain a tranquil environment for your little one.
3. The Coffee Grinder
You desperately need that morning coffee fix, having just gotten Tiny to settle down for her first nap of the day at 8:00 a.m. But the sound of the coffee grinder is a surefire way to wake her up. As a result, you forgo caffeine and prepare for a long, sluggish day. In hindsight, grinding your beans in advance seems like a smart move—though you do worry about the noise startling Tiny.
4. Lack of Drive-Thru Options
With an endless list of errands to run, little Timmy has once again dozed off in his car seat. Alas, your to-do list remains untouched, and you can’t collect your reward (except maybe that much-needed coffee). You quickly learn where the nearest drive-thru locations are, maximizing your chances of completing tasks without waking the baby. Breakfast, lunch, and yes, even toothpaste are all fair game when you can grab them without leaving the car.
5. Doorknobs
Those who have invented doorknob cozies may have had the right idea, but the effectiveness of these covers is questionable. You think you’re being stealthy by ensuring the door clicks quietly, only to have the sound of the doorknob waking your child. With the door left ajar, you must tiptoe around the house, avoiding any noise that could disturb the peace—no cleaning, no clinking dishes, and certainly no flushing toilets. This becomes the ideal time to meditate or follow the wise advice to sleep when the baby sleeps.
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