The
"bad habit"
NURSING to Sleep
Why as a Sleep Consultant I really don't focus on Sleep Association
When we talk about baby sleep, we often hear about sleep associations—those habits or routines that help babies fall asleep, like rocking, nursing, or white noise. But before we get caught up in whether an association is "good" or "bad," I wish we shift back our focus to the fundamental: sensory needs.
Declutter
YOUR MIND
around Baby Sleep
Addiction to be nursed does not exist
It is not an habit, it is a sensory preference
Being held is the (biological, emotional and cognitive) starting point for learning autonomy
It is one of the most powerful tool, but definitly not the only one.
TOUCHING
SMELL
TASTING
VISION
HEARING
VESTIBULAR
INTEROCEPTION
the
EIGHT
Senses
PROPRIOCEPTION
Vestibular System
It is a group of receptors located around the ears that are specialized in detecting the pull of gravity, balance, and movement. This system allows us to determine our position in space, as well as how our body is moving within gravity.
For example: Tummy Time and scooping movements on daily life are the foundational activities for maturing the vestibular system.
Proprioception
It's the sense that allows us to receive information from our muscles and joints. This information is then sent to our brain, informing it of our body's position and movement at any given time. With the help of proprioception, we are able to perceive the amount of force we use and determine the location of our extremities in relation to our body.
For example: This is why it is pressure type massages for newborns, instead of the more well-known gentle touch massages.
Interoception
Interoception: refers to the awareness of what is happening inside our body. This includes knowing our oxygen levels, if our bladder is full or empty, and whether we are hungry or need to eat. Additionally, it also involves the signals we receive from our emotional experiences, such as feeling anxious or happy. For instance, we may experience changes in our heart rate when we feel excited or have a fluttery feeling in our stomach when we are anxious.
For example: we may feel changes in our heart beat when we are feeling playful or we have a fluttering feeling in our stomach when we are anxious.
Your
Baby
Sensory Profile
PROFILE SENSIBLE
Les enfants avec une tolérance sensorielle basse sont rapidement dépassé par les informations sensorielles. Ils réagissent fortement aux plus subtiles éléments sensoriels.
Comment aider:
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Portez votre attention sur les éléments sensoriels qui rend inconfortable votre enfant et ajustez-les (parfum, lumière forte, etc.)
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Ajustez non seulement les distractions matérielles mais aussi les mouvements autour du bébé (ex : être sur le sol avec un adulte qui marche autour du bébé, cela peut être tres dérangeant pour eux)
VASE LONG
Ce sont des enfants qui ont besoin de plus d’informations sensorielles pour prêter attention. Ils ont besoin d’informations sensorielles plus puissantes pour réveiller leur corps et profiter pleinement de l’effet apaisant que ca a sur leur corps.
Comment aider:
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Aidez à réveiller leur corps avec beaucoup de proprioception
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Aidez-les à augmenter leur attention et leur connexion avec des mouvements intenses et du “heavy work”
PROFILE PASSOIRE
Ce sont des enfants qui sont en recherche de sensations intenses, parce que c'est ce qui les aide à trouver un sentiment de calme et d'organisation. Cependant ils ovontnt avoir des difficultés à “traiter” toutes ces informations.
Comment aider:
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Investiguez un grand répertoire d’expériences sensorielles à votre enfant.
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Guidez le avec des instructions structurées, simples et claires à suivre.