When you have a child, it can be hard to get the sleep you need. This is even more true if you have a newborn. Being sleep deprived can lead to some pretty negative situations, so you want to make sure you get as much sleep as you can. Keep reading to get some tips so you can wake up refreshed and ready to parent!

Share Nighttime Baby Care

The first thing you can do is share nighttime baby care. This is one of the things that can really make a big impact on how much sleep you get, especially when you have a newborn. It can be exhausting getting up every few hours to do things like change diapers, do feedings and just rock the kids back to sleep. If you and your spouse can split up the duties during the night, it won't be as exhausting because it's not being left on one person. You can pretty much set it up however you want, but many couples do it by either taking turns in 1 night or taking turns on different days. It's really up to you and what works the best for your family.

Sleep While Baby Sleeps

 Another thing you could do is sleep when the baby sleeps. This is actually one of the biggest pieces of advice that new parents get. Babies usually sleep every few hours and you can catch up on sleep during this time. Older kids will usually take at least 1 nap a day and that's the perfect time to take one yourself. Some parents are afraid to fall asleep because they aren't sure if they'll hear the child or not. You don't have to be afraid because you'll hear them at some point. You need to make sure you're taking care of yourself right along with them!

Try Using Devices

You could also try using snoring aids recommended by Snore Mentor. This is especially helpful if your partner snores loudly. The worst thing is getting the baby to sleep and crawling into bed, only to hear your partner sawing logs. Snoring can keep you awake and prevent you from getting the sleep you need. You can have them try a few different devices, but the most common ones are mouthpieces and anti-snore pillows. If these don't work, you can always try at home methods. For instance, since a lot of snoring happens when someone is on their back, you can sew a tennis ball into the back of your spouse's shirt so they will stay on their side!

Skip Chores

This tip cannot be stressed enough! It is completely fine to skip chores and catch up on sleep. Many mothers feel like a failure if they don't keep up the chores while having a new baby. This is not the case at all. The dishes, vacuuming or laundry can wait for awhile. It's important that you catch up on your sleep because you want to be the best parent you can. You also don't want to have to deal with the physical effects sleep deprivation has on your body. It can get end up getting very bad, very fast.

Establish a Bedtime Routine

One last thing you can do is establish a bedtime routine. You have one for your children, so why not try it for you too? You can do pretty much anything you want and figure out what methods are your favorites. If you're relaxed and calm, you'll have an easier chance to fall asleep quicker and get deep sleep. Some of the things you could do in your bedtime routine are: meditate, take a warm bath or listen to music. As long as it helps relax you, you can choose whatever methods work!

Remember, these are just a few of the tips and there are always more. These tips should help you get the sleep you need without requiring you to spend all kinds of money. If you have any tips for parents needing sleep, comment below!