For people who have tried doing this, it’s very tough at times. A baby’s body clock is quite different from toddlers so don’t expect them to just go sleep even if it’s 9 PM. Don’t expect them to be awake at times during the day too. So how do you put a baby in bed? This one’s for (paid and gratis) babysitters and new parents who have no idea what to do with putting babies to sleep.

Make sure that the baby has been fed. Next, bathe the baby. Change his diapers and dress him in comfortable night attire (see previous post on the right infant clothes).

Get the tyke’s bedroom ready. This can involve pulling the curtains and turning on the night light. You may also turn the baby monitor on now, so you don’t forget later. Take the daytime toys out and put in his favorite bedtime companions in. Make sure that the crib or bassinet is tight and secure.

Turn out the bedroom light and spend a few quiet moments together. If there is a rocking chair in the bedroom, you may use it. Pull the baby to your chest and sing a lullaby while rhythmically stroking his back. Another alternative to singing is to tell the baby a story in a soft low tone.

If you don’t have a rocking chair, you may simply set the baby down in the crib and pat him gently to sleep.

After the baby goes to sleep, you can open the door to hear if he cries, that is if you don’t have a baby monitor. Try to check on the kid once in a while if you’re still awake in the night. But do not go in the bedroom so often as the baby might wake up.