Up All Night: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation During Baby's First Year

People warn you about the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months of parenting, but until you're in the thick of it, it's hard to really understand the toll that hourly feedings Every. Single. Night. will take on your mind and body. And it's not like your days are peaceful and relaxing either. Not only do you need to be awake during the day, you need to be a highly functioning, responsible adult. After all, it's not just you anymore, you've got a little one to care for! Here are 7 tips to help you cope with sleep deprivation until Baby learns to sleep through the night. - By Mary Mcbride

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Make Time for Slow Mornings
If at all possible, I schedule appointments and activities for the afternoon so that we can just ease into our day. We usually just hang out on the big bed until Elvie is ready for her first nap. There's plenty of space for all of us to read and/or play. I set my coffee on the nightstand, and it's perfect.
Photo by: Mary McBride
Make Time for Slow Mornings
If at all possible, I schedule appointments and activities for the afternoon so that we can just ease into our day. We usually just hang out on the big bed until Elvie is ready for her first nap. There's plenty of space for all of us to read and/or play. I set my coffee on the nightstand, and it's perfect.

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