Any loving parent will agree that indeed, kids are one of life’s best blessings, despite the various occasions they get stubborn and make you mad to the core. We all want our kids to grow up strong and healthy as they battle their way through the ages toward a successful life. Now, in addition to providing all their basic needs and ensuring they get proper nutrition, it’s important to take your kids’ sleep seriously. Many studies have revealed that kids who get enough comfortable sleep tend to have improved physical and mental health. They are brighter, have better memory, and are more attentive at school. Adequate sleep is important to kids in more than a dozen ways and in most cases; it is determined by how comfortable and conducive you make their sleeping environment.
Here are some tips on how to make your kids sleep comfortably at home.
A Comfy Bed and Mattress
Of course, sleeping comfortably means sleeping in a comfortable bed and bedding. While this may not be as important to kids as it is for adults with backaches, and tender joints, a comfortable bed, mattress, and blankets can easily lull your kid to fall and stay asleep. Still, it may be more important to kids who suffer from certain mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. As pointed out in a recent review article at https://bedadvisor.com, a weighted blanket can help improve your kids’ sleep quality. These blankets produce deep touch pressure (DTP), stimulating the brain to produce more serotonin to calm anxiety and reduce nervous system activity while your kid is asleep.
A Good Sleeping Environment
When choosing your kid’s bedroom, choose wisely. It should be cool, calm, and dark, with the walls finished in sleep-promoting paint colors. For kids who can’t sleep in the dark, dim lighting can be a great alternative. Ensure that noises from the rest of the house are not audible in your kids’ bedroom as these can easily get them to wake up in the middle of the night. The goal is to minimize disruption as much as possible.
Keep Electronics Away
Tech gadgets are a huge NO in your kids’ bedroom. It is also advisable to unplug and keep screens away at least 30 minutes before bedtime. This helps your kid fall asleep easily, which is also important as far as comfortable sleep is concerned.
Cancel Caffeine and Meals before Bedtime
Just like adults, kids can find it hard to fall asleep when they take caffeine or meals just before going to bed. Instead, let them have a light bedtime snack or a glass of milk.
Ensure Your Kids Exercise Regularly
You probably know by now that regular exercise promotes sleep quality. Well, most kids are naturally playful, meaning that you may not have many struggles with this. However, some are just not the active type, and this can be a huge risk to their sleep health. As long as it’s done at least 3 hours before slumber, anytime is playtime for your kids.
A Consistent Bedtime Routine
Last but not least, it’s good to ensure your kids sleep at the same and wake up time every day. This, of course, is after you determine how much sleep your kid needs. Also, as much as naps are healthy for kids, keep them from taking naps close to bedtime, napping frequently, or naps that are too long.
The importance of sleep can never be overemphasized. They need it for their growth, attention, memory, physical, and mental health. With the above few tips, ensuring comfortable sleep for your kids should be a breeze.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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