Sleep strategies for Children from NightWave™ Sleep Assistant

Good sleep and good moods go hand in hand for both parents and children.  Yet bedtime routines create more stress for parents of young children than almost anything else.  And in 25% of cases it is cited as the most frequent cause of frustration and family disruption.

Though it may not feel like it right now, it is possible to get your kids to sleep through the night... and regularly.   Making simple changes to their bedtime routine and using the NightWave sleep assistant could help your children (and you) get a good night's sleep.

A child may look and act exhausted but may still battle to stay awake. This is because children are fundamentally motivated to explore and ensure they miss nothing.   Remember, it’s up to you to decide when your children should go to bed and at what time you expect them to settle to sleep.  We all vary in the amount of sleep we need as individuals and this is the same for children however as a rule of thumb a five-year-old needs 11 hours of sleep each night.  As a guide deduct 11hours off the time your child wakes up eg if your child wakes at 7am sleep time should be 8pm and remember that teenagers' body clocks are affected by their hormones and stress levels.  Another good reason for giving the NightWave a go as it certainly works well with alleviating stress in children and teens even if they are unable to vocalise their anxieties.

Here’s what Tom Hillman had to say about his 7 year old daughter:

“My seven year old daughter used to stay up much longer than her bedtime, sitting on her bed trying to fall asleep. She would be tough to wake up in the morning and was in slow motion until she got to school. We agreed that she would read the instructions and use Nightwave to help her fall asleep. She was into it. The first night she tried Nightwave, it took about twenty minutes for her to fall asleep, which was much faster than the hour it normally took. The second night it took about ten minutes for her to fall asleep. It’s been that way ever since.”

Routine matters

A regular bedtime routine, repeated at the same time every night, is essential for creating good sleep habits. The NightWave can genuinely assist in creating a quiet peaceful time to help your child drift into a deep relaxing sleep.

Sleep Tips:

* Put your child to sleep in the place they’ll spend the night, preferably their own bed

* Make sure the bedroom is cool, quiet and dark

* Try to make bedtime the same time every night, the body can quickly get used to a schedule

* Do the same relaxing things before bed each night, eg a warm shower, reading or listening to quiet music.

* Avoid big meals before bedtime, offer a warm glass of milk or a light healthy snack like fruit

* Don’t allow sodas or caffeine in the late afternoon or in the evening

* Exercise during the day, running and playing 3 hours before bed helps the body prepare for sleep

 

Getting the sleep everyone needs may take a week or two of effort but stick to the NightWave routine you’ve decided and everyone will feel better.

 

 

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