The Diaper Trick: A 'Controversial' Hack for Longer Baby Sleep, According to an RN

A new parenting hack is gaining traction online, promising longer sleep stretches for infants. Carrie Bruno, a registered nurse and lactation consultant known as 'the.mama.coach' on social media, suggests a seemingly simple yet "controversial" change to the feeding routine: changing a baby's diaper *after* they've been fed, not before. According to Bruno, this method helps babies learn to differentiate between feeding and sleeping. "If you feed your baby to sleep and you put them in their crib, they're going to be startled when they wake," Bruno explains in her video, comparing it to an adult falling asleep in their bed and waking up on the front lawn. She emphasizes that all babies naturally wake between sleep cycles, and if they wake up in an unfamiliar environment, they are more likely to cry and need help. By changing the diaper after feeding, parents can ensure the baby is awake and aware of their surroundings before being put down for sleep. "It teaches your baby to feed when they're hungry and sleep when they're tired," Bruno states, advocating for this approach to foster independent sleep habits. She encourages parents to try the method for a few nights and observe the results.

Tinybeans

28 days ago

A Nurse Shares Her Top Tip for Better Baby Sleep

Want your baby to sleep in longer stretches during the night? One RN shares her simple tip for better baby sleep.