Sleep routine for babies: Healthy baby sleep made easy

Healthy baby sleep: How your baby finds its rhythm

Baby sleep is a little mystery: sometimes heavenly peaceful, sometimes full of interruptions , but always crucial for development and well-being.

Learn here how your baby can more easily fall into a sleep rhythm and you, as a parent, can become more relaxed. But how do you ensure that babies sleep safely and soundly? Michaela Schicho, expert from MARY by sticklett and mother of two, reveals the most important tips.

The right sleeping environment

A safe environment is the basis for good baby sleep:

• Own bed in the parents' bedroom (side bed or crib)

• Firm, breathable mattress

• Room temperature 16–20 °C

• No loose blankets, pillows, or cuddly toys

• Sleeping bag instead of a blanket

• Sleeping on your back is the safest sleeping position

👉 Read more in the blogs: Minimizing SIDS risk | Temperature & behavior

Understanding sleep patterns

Babies sleep differently than adults. Developmental milestones, growth spurts, or so-called sleep regressions can cause your baby to wake up more frequently. Important: This is completely normal and will pass. Establishing a consistent routine will help your baby get back into a regular rhythm .

Tips for stable sleep habits

• Regular sleep schedules provide security

• Fixed rituals signal calmness (e.g. putting on a bodysuit, attaching a MARY bag, singing a goodnight song)

• Sufficient waking periods during the day stabilize the rhythm.

• Quiet surroundings, little light and noise at night

Bedtime ritual with MARY by sticklett

A simple process that works:

1. Put on the appropriate clothing

2. Attach MARY to clothing

3. Play a soothing lullaby

4. Dim the lights, put your phone away

5. Put the baby to bed when they are tired but awake.

This is how your baby will recognize, step by step: It's bedtime. And with MARY, you can keep an eye on their vital signs – without having to constantly disturb your child.

You can find more tips on this topic here in the blog Safe Baby Sleep with MARY

Conclusion

Sleep in babies isn't a matter of chance, but the result of environment, rhythm, and a little patience. With MARY by sticklett, you establish routines that give your baby a sense of security – and you as parents peace of mind and relaxation.

👉 You can find even more tips on the Merkur Insurance blog: https://www.merkur.at/blog-gesunder-babyschlaf-neuigkeiten-massnahmen-tipps