Baby Sleep Aids
Baby sleep aids are just that - different things you can do to help get your baby to sleep and to stay asleep.
White Noise Device
Because any sudden loud noise stimulates the startle reflex in babies, the use of a white noise device can help drown out the unexpected noise of a loud telephone ring, a loud knocking at the door or the loud buzz of your dryer.The constant hum of a fan can work just as well as long as its not a super quiet fan. My daughter has used a white noise device in her kids bedrooms starting when they were infants. The routine sound played every night helps to signal that it is bedtime. Find out what's the best noise machine to get your infant (and you) sleeping:
Best White Noise Machine
Baby Go to Sleep CD
Another friend of mine has had good results with a Baby Go to Sleep CD. The key again is consistency. It needs to be played every night. Turn the CD on while putting on the child's diaper and pajamas to signal that it's time for bed. The music can also serve as a distraction as you sneak out the door. My friend takes the CD player and CD whenever she travels, and little Sara falls right to sleep when she's away just like when she is at home. Depending on what works best for your baby and the sleep environment, play the CD once and or keep it on repeat or continuous to play all night. Find out which CDs are getting babies to fall asleep and stay asleep:
White Noise CDs
Lullaby Download
Baby Sleep Books
Electric Baby Swing
Baby Sleep Sack
  Depending on the temperature and time of year, babies can wake up if they are too cold or too hot. If you keep your temperatures down and the baby's room is cool, a baby sleep sack will keep your baby warm. As babies get older they roll and move around, which means the blanket often gets moved as well. A baby sleep slack is usually a sleeveless sack that goes over a pair of pajamas.
Swaddle Blanket
A swaddle blanket works well with most infants. The snug fit of the blanket prevents their little arms and legs from flailing - which can wake a baby up.
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