" Tips for a relaxed celebration "
As the end of the year approaches, many people want to celebrate in style and are either invited to a New Year's Eve party in the city or at a friend's house. But when children are on the way, some parents, especially mothers, no longer feel like celebrating. The search for an alternative New Year's Eve party with a baby begins.
New priorities on New Year's Eve
Even during pregnancy, the priorities of parents-to-be change. They stop drinking alcohol, give up various foods and the organization of their leisure time together also changes dramatically. Once the baby is born, the everyday life of many families is initially turned upside down. This also includes New Year's Eve, which without children was perhaps often celebrated in a boozy way. But spending New Year's Eve with children also means doing without. You are now faced with the question of whether to invite friends and relatives to your home or whether to spend the New Year away with your children. As going to a bar or restaurant is out of the question due to bedtimes, many parents opt for a quieter event with the family. However, new family friends may also have similar feelings. It's often worth asking. A New Year's Eve party at your home is recommended for the first New Year's Eve with a newborn, as the child will be in familiar surroundings and can sleep in their own bed and room. A cozy game night with a friendly family who may be in a similar situation is a priority this year.
Girl with sparkler
Tips for falling asleep on New Year's Eve
Children need routine and fixed daily routines to feel safe and secure. Even small deviations from their habits can really upset the little organism and make the whole child restless. As many places are in a state of emergency on New Year's Eve anyway, the day should be spent as normally as possible for your little one. This also includes the evening ritual of going to sleep. You should be aware that many places will be noisy on this night and that your baby will be frightened by these unfamiliar noises. Therefore, a known caregiver should be present at all times to calm your child if necessary. Melodic music boxes, a cuddly cuddly blanket cuddly blanket and of course a pacifier. Snuggled up in a sleeping bag with mom or dad close by, the little ones fall asleep quickly and have a good chance of getting into a deep sleep before the rockets start at midnight. However, some children also find a night light helpful so that they are not in complete darkness and can quickly find their bearings if necessary. Once they have managed to fall asleep, nothing stands in the way of a cozy evening.
If the newborn wakes up and cries a lot, closeness and security are the main things that help on this day. You may therefore have to calm your child in your arms or perhaps take them back into the living room so that they can be with you. On New Year's Eve, you should make an exception and grant your baby this wish.
New Year's Eve for families
If older siblings or friends' children are already at your New Year's Eve party, they may want to watch the fireworks outside. However, it is not advisable to go outside with your baby, as the loud firecrackers can scare and traumatize them. If your child shows an interest in the spectacle, you can watch the rockets from inside and explain to your little one what is going on. However, you should always refrain from waking your sleeping child at midnight. This will stir up any fears, wake them from their sleep and at best make them cry and not want to go back to sleep properly. If nothing else helps to calm them down, they can sleep in their parents' bed to feel safe. Perhaps as parents you can split up so that one of you can spend the evening with guests or older children and the other can be in the children's room if necessary. Other new parents opt for cozy evenings for three and go to bed early. This allows the newborn to fall asleep in peace while the parents play cards, read a book or chat quietly in bed. In any case, the newborn benefits from the peace and quiet and parental closeness and mom and dad can also enjoy this peaceful time together.
New Year's Eve with the family
An alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve celebration
If you have become parents for the first time, you might also consider spending your first New Year's Eve with your baby away from home in a family-friendly hotel. Here, cleanliness and food will be taken care of for you and you can enjoy a carefree New Year's Eve. Cuddle up together, explore the foreign city or surroundings during the day and climb into the warm bathtub when the little one has fallen asleep. For parents who love to travel, this is definitely a nice alternative to celebrating at home.
No matter which of the many options you choose for your family, the only thing that matters is that you all feel comfortable and have a great time together. End the old year the way you feel most comfortable with your baby and enjoy this special time of year.
