Fall asleep safe and sound: making bedtime a breezeAfter an exciting day? Not so easy! Many children find it difficult to wind down in the evening and make going to bed a challenge for their parents. How do you create the perfect evening routine and which bedtime aids ensure sweet dreams? Here are some tips for busy parents.
The best sleep aid? Safety and security! When it comes to healthy sleep, children and adults have a lot in common. It all starts with an evening routine that prepares the mind and body for rest. When it's time for bed, you focus on quiet activities such as reading aloud and quiet conversations. Going to bed at the same time every day gives your children structure and stability - which is important for them to feel safe and secure. Screens and demanding toys are now taboo; instead, cuddly toys and books are a must.
Make the children's room the ideal place to fall asleepWith cosy, dark light and cosy bed linen, it's even easier to fall asleep. Bring the children's room to a slightly cooler temperature before going to bed and block out street light and noise. Roller blinds and venetian blinds are essential, especially in summer when it stays light for a long time. A soft night light or a star projector can take away the fear of the dark. It also helps if you store all the toys in the children's room in boxes or drawers before going to bed. Then the motto "out of sight, out of mind" applies - your child won't be constantly reminded that there are so many exciting things waiting in the world.
Sleep aid for babies - touch gives dreamsSleep rituals are also important when your child is still very young. The best sleep aid for babies is yourself: Gentle touches and your calm voice signal to your little one that you are there to protect them. Hum a little tune or read something aloud - the frequency and pitch are more important than the content. Simply set up a comfortable seating area next to the cot so that you can also relax during your baby's bedtime ritual. By the way: Whether big or small - if your children can really let off steam during the day, they will fall into bed almost by themselves in the evening.
