Surviving the Time Change with Pampers + Giveaway

It's that time of year again. Are your ready for the time change this weekend? I'm actually kinda excited because this year for the time change my kids are all going to be staying with their Aunt J and Uncle M so I might just get that extra hour of sleep that's been promised.

Did you know that 52% of moms feel that their children's sleep is thrown off by daylight savings time changes. I can't tell you how many times our local moms group has complained about the time change and threatened to move to an area that does not follow this crazy rule.

There are lots of reasons that the time change is hard on babies but the good news is that there are some things you can do to help. Here are my favorite tried and true tips to help my babies sleep through every night, so that I can too.

1. Always start with a clean diaper. This is the best thing you can do for yourself and your baby. That extra dry diaper gives you extra time with your head on the pillow.
2. Make sure your young kids are taking naps. I know it sounds crazy but kids that take naps actually do sleep better at night. It's also easier to get your kids to sleep if they aren't so exhausted that they are throwing tantrums as you try to put them down.
3. Set a routine for bedtime and stick to it. For us this is the hardest part of bedtime but as we have created a standard routine the boys have gone down much easier. It doesn't have to be hard, ours includes pajama time, brushing teeth, going potty, saying prayer, and getting tucked in.
4. Install blackout curtains. We don't have blackout curtains but I did get some think thermal curtains to help keep it warm and they are having a very similar effect on the kids. This is especially important during time changes and during those months when the kids really need to go to bed before the sun.
5. Go outside. We're already dealing with snow here but it is well worth the trouble to get the kids out to play. The sun and the exercise help kids to regulate their sleep patterns and feel physically tired enough to go to bed easily.

These are just a few of the things you can do to make sure your kids are getting the sleep that they need. You'll also want to make sure that you come check out the #PampersSleepChat Twitter Party on November 7th. The fun starts at 9 pm EST. It will be an hour full of great sleeping tips and giveaways so make sure you RSVP and plan to join us for this great event.

Can't wait for the 7th? We have good news. You can win a package to help your child sleep today with Kerrific. This awesome package, sponsored by Pampers, will include the newest Pampers Baby Dry Diapers in your choice of sizes 2-5 with an "ultra absorb" core, three layers of absorbency, a longer absorbent area, and a belted design  to help keep your baby dry at night and some new Children's Place Pjs to keep your baby warm and comfy.

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This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine

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