If you’ve ever been to Halsey Schools during nap time you know how easy we make it look. The Secret? A successful nap and bedtime is easy when you follow a consistent schedule and routine. Here’s how to do it in your home:
Infants
Follow a calming routine at the same time every day
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- Have a bottle (But don’t sleep with it)
- Warm Bath
- Clean diaper
- Darken room
- Swaddle or cuddle up in a soft blanket
- Pacifier (If your child uses one)
- Rock baby in arms
- Play or sing lullabies
- Lightly rub baby’s cheeks & bridge of nose
- Gently place baby in crib on his/her back (Infants should never sleep on tummy or share a bed with an adult)
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Follow a calming routine at the same time every day about 45 minutes before your child should be sleeping
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- Eat lunch or dinner
- Take a Warm Bath
- Go potty
- Darken room
- Get comfortable (take off shoes, wear pj’s… )
- Cuddle up with favorite blanket and/or stuffed toy
- Play a quite game
- Read books
- Play or sing lullabies
- Rub child’s back
- Leave room with a final ‘sleep tight’
Providing a calming routine like these will create loving bonds that will help everyone sleep better and put a smile on everyone’s face at wake up time. Make up your own routine and see for yourself.
Sleep tight.
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