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four tips to help your little one drift into dreamland

Getting your little one to go to sleep on their own can take some time for them to get used to. A few little tips to help get that little one to sleep on their own and in their bed.

Have a consistent bedtime routine

Routines are especially important for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Doing specific things before bed, such as bath and story time, signal to your child what’s coming next. Knowing what comes next is comforting and relaxing, setting the perfect bedtime atmosphere. Before long, your child’s body may automatically start to become sleepy at the beginning of their routine.
nightlight

Create a sleep-inducing environment

While a stuffed animal can make it easier for your child sleep, too many toys can make it harder. Soft sheets, room-darkening shades, and relative quiet can help your child differentiate between day and night, making it easier to fall asleep.

Keep it cool

Your child’s sleep cycle isn’t just dependent on light (or the lack thereof), it’s also sensitive to temperature. Melatonin levels help to regulate the drop of internal body temperature needed to sleep, but you can help regulate the external temperature. Don’t bundle your child up too tightly or set the heat too high; typical room temperature or a little cooler is better to promote deep sleep.

Light and simple music

The Kid’Sleep My Aquarium by Claessens’ Kids will help little one’s drift into dreamland. This first animated nightlight of its kind features 4 different lullabies and fish that “swim” to the rhythm of the music. When the music ends, the fish go to sleep and only the starfish nightlight remains lit for 30 minutes before switching off automatically. If the child makes a noise, the sound detector is activated and the fish swim silently. The sleeping starfish nightlight then remains lit for another 30 minutes before switching off. It is available online at Amazon.com.
Kid'Sleep Aquarium Animated Nightlight
We have been using this routine and aquarium for several weeks and it really helps my daughter settle down and sleep. There are easy buttons to adjust the settings on it.

What are some easy tips that you use when putting your child to sleep?

October 28, 2016 By Jaime

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the artist :: jaime is a mama of three sweet littles. she lives life day by day and is passionate about natural living and organic products. she loves to snuggle, blog and take photos. she has an eye for design and loves to sip on wine. sunflowers cheer her up. she also loves to travel and learn. Find more of Jaime on her blog, twitter, pinterest, instagram and Google+.