1. Keep them dry - for the little ones this means a clean diaper right before bed. For the older, it means no drinks after dinner is over. I'm sure this will change as they continue to grow but for now, it helps us get through the night without accidents and the accompanying middle of the night sheet changes.
2. Keep them warm - for some of you this may not be a problem but because we live in a cold area, keeping the kids warm at night can be a challenge. We use swaddles for the little ones and footed pajamas for the older crowd. Mom and dad also check right before they go to bed to make sure no one has kicked their covers off - just to be safe.
3. Have a routine - it doesn't have to be fancy, but do the same thing every night before bed. At our house this involves pajamas, potty, teeth brushing, prayer, potty again, and then getting tucked in. It's simple but all the kids know exactly what to do and how to get it done which makes my stress much less.
5. Go to bed yourself - this is the hardest part for me but, you have to go to bed. Some days I crash right after the kids do but I'm learning that this is ok. Yes, I often stay up to work or even just spend some quite time but if I listen to my body and make sure I get enough sleep we are all a much happier family.
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My best sleep tip is bath baby before bed to help relax the baby to sleep.
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to always put baby down to sleep in a darkened quiet room with no distractions.
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to keep a bedtime routine and try to stick to it.
ReplyDeleteMy best sleep tip is to have a consistent routine. We also use a relaxing essential oil to help the kids calm down and be ready to go to sleep.
ReplyDeletehaving a routine is the best thing you can do for sleepy kids
ReplyDeleteMy best tip is to always go to bed at the same time and to follow a set routine, like bath, story then bed.
ReplyDeleteHaving a routine is really important to get kids to sleep regularly, I also think dimming the lights before bedtime also helps!
ReplyDeleteMy best sleep tips for adults is not to stare at very bright lights before bed, including your ipad screen, tv's, and the bright lights in your bathroom, that bright light makes it harder to fall asleep.
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