Special sleep tips for your baby based on their star-sign

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If you’re a new parent (or soon to be), you’re going to want to learn all you can about the little person that will change your life forever. While much of that exciting journey of discovery takes place moment by moment, there are some great sources of guidance you can tap into along the way.

None more magical than the stars! Your baby’s star sign can help deepen your understanding of their unique personality. One thing every parent wants to know is how to get their baby to sleep. Can astrology help? You bet. Astrology is the gift that keeps on giving!

If you are still a newbie in Astrology, try to decode its terminology first by reading a lot. Both websites like Astrostyle and Astro or books such as Parkers’ Astrology are there to help if you are hesitant about how to start. Another common way is to search through the web and read articles about zodiac signs, their characteristics, zodiac sign soulmates, and compatibility, to get a brief understanding of what’s going on.

Pop the kettle on, put your feet up and enjoy a scroll through these special sleep tips for your baby based on their star sign.

Aries

Your little fire sign will have heaps of energy! Aries babies tend to favour play over rest though making sure they get enough is super important. The best thing to help settle them into a healthy sleeping pattern is a good routine. Try to stick to the same wake/ sleep time and give them clear signals it’s time for sleepy land. A bedtime story is a great way to help them nod off and wake up ready to play.

Taurus

Baby Taurus love to feel safe, warm, and comfortable. Swaddling them with gentle, soft fabrics like a Bamboo Muslin can help them relax and drift off. Soft music may also be a helpful addition to their bedtime routine, experiment with different sounds and see what makes them calm and sleepy. Sweet, little earth signs love to get enough shut-eye, so napping may be their favourite part of the day!

Gemini

Your bubbly air sign will be talking before you know it! Gemini’s love to be around people so expect lots of smiles the more baby talk there is! Though those minds can find it hard to unwind so it’s best to avoid too many distractions before bedtime. A warm bath and cosying up with a story can be a gentle, relaxing way to ease your precious gem into the land of nod.

Cancer

Sweet, baby Cancer adores being around their loved ones. They may want you around while they settle into bedtime. Keeping their room clean and tidy can also help them relax and feel safe and nurtured. Best to put all the toys away before bed! Gently stroking them with a soft muslin can also help them to unwind. Lots of love and affection will keep them sleeping like a really, happy baby.

Leo

Little lions love a good snooze! Especially after lots of cuddles. Spending a little Mummy and Daddy time before bed can help prepare them for sleep. They may also enjoy lots of naps in the day to top up their sleep. Sticking to the same bedtime will help them establish a good routine and balance their energy level to grow into strong, little heroes.

Virgo

Earthy baby Virgos tend to be naturally sleepy and easy-going. Hoorah! They tend to enjoy being around nature. When they are ready for walks, a healthy amount of time outdoors can be good for their nervous system. They also love a routine! Keeping bedtime, feeding times and nap times consistent will help them to get the rest they need to thrive.

Libra

Our cute as a button baby libra’s tend to prefer not being alone. Making sure they get lots of engagement in the day from reading time, cuddles and play can help them feel relaxed and sleepy when it comes to bedtime. Tucking them in with a bedtime story will also help them to ease into dreamland for a restful, longer sleep.

Scorpio

Scorpios can have a lot of mental energy so the more tired they are by bedtime the better. Lots of fun and story time in the day can help, they also might like you to stay with them in the early stages of getting settled into a bedtime routine. Calming them with gentle stroking and relaxing bedtime stories can help them drift off to dream.

Sagittarius

Your little archer has an adventurous spirit indeed! Look for ways to channel that energy throughout the day with playtime and trying new things. At bedtime, it’s best to avoid distractions and keep a simple, relaxing routine. A bottle of milk, bath and bed will have your baby sag waking up full of enthusiasm for a new day of fun.

Capricorn

You might find your Capricorn arrives right on time! Our little goats love to be on schedule, which is good news when it comes to bedtime. Your little one is likely to set into a routine fairly quickly, (fingers crossed) if kept consistent, if they do wake in the night try and give them the chance to self-soothe as they love to be independent.

Aquarius

Baby Aquarius tends to have one of the busiest minds of the zodiac. While gentle stimulation and lots of exploring can help release that energy throughout the day, when it comes to bedtime it’s time to slow things down. Bath time and a bedtime story are the best sleepy treats for your little air sign to have them waking up nice and refreshed.

Pisces

Baby Pisces are the dreamers of the zodiac, plenty of sleep will keep them smiling all day. Try to avoid any stimulation too close to bedtime. The more relaxed their minds, the sooner they will drift off. Try a little soft music and keep their bedroom calm and comfortable. And don’t worry if they enjoy a lie-in, for dreamy little Pisces there’s no such thing as too much sleep.

Whatever star-sign your bundle of joy, astrology is a gentle insight into their world. Settling your little one into a good sleeping routine can take time and patience, though there is so much magic in the stars. They are there whenever you need them to shine a little light and help you on your way.

Sweet Dreams