At home, most babies sleep in a crib or bassinet. How are things going at daycare?
To make sure the child does his nap at daycare, it is very helpful for the pedagogical staff, to know how the child is sleeping at home, says Inge. ‘How do you hold your baby before he goes to sleep? re you singing him a song? Do you cradle him for a while? We will try to do the same things as what the baby is used to at home so he knows that he has to go to sleep.’
What about security?
All babies at daycare sleep in a bed. Inge: ‘Try to let your child get used to this before he goes to daycare. Our beds meet the requirements of the commodities Act for baby cots and playpens. Think about the proper distance between the bars, a suitable mattress, and the ability to close the bed with one hand. The baby cots are also made properly. This means that your baby’s feet are almost up against the foot end. This prevents him from getting caught under the bed linen. And we regularly look inside the bedrooms to check if everything is ok.
Always nearby
When it comes to good sleep, Partou ALWAYS goes the extra mile for the little ones. Inge: ‘We have eveloped special beds. These are ideal for babies who are still having short periods of sleep, who have difficulty falling asleep, or who need extra security. Because these beds are on the group, the pedagogical staff is always nearby when they need help.’
Mama’s smell
A question that is asked often: Does every child have their own bed? Inge: ‘Yes, and they also have their own bed linen. This way we create a familiar and hygienic place to sleep for your baby. Also, a teddy or other comforter can be taken to daycare for bedtime. And we often advise parents to bring a small patch from a worn T-shirt of mum or dad. The smell of one of the parents makes a baby calm. It usually makes them sleep better.’
Your routine
There are no real fixed sleeping routines in the baby group. Inge: ‘A pedagogical employee always looks at the needs of each child. This is extremely important, especially with babies, because they do not yet have a fixed sleeping routine. That changes when a child is 1,5 to 2 years old. Most toddlers sleep, even at daycare, after lunch. However, at this age, pedagogical staff will still look at the needs of each child.’
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