Ensuring children get sufficient quality sleep is crucial, yet up to 30% of youngsters face sleep challenges. As a parent or caregiver, it’s tough to watch your child wrestle with bedtime routines. Studies consistently demonstrate that children with regular bedtime routines experience numerous sleep benefits, including falling asleep faster, sleeping longer, and waking less throughout the night. These positive patterns have long-term effects, benefiting children well into the future.
To simplify the process of establishing a beneficial bedtime routine, Little Steps has compiled a selection of tools to make bedtime a positive experience. Our guide includes sound devices and machines to create a calming auditory environment, bath accessories to signal the end of the day, gentle night lights for comfort, humidifiers to maintain a comfortable room atmosphere, engaging bedtime storybooks for a quiet end to the day, and aromatherapy oils to soothe the senses, and more.
Essential oils can make it easier to take care of ourselves and our kids from the comfort of our own homes. Here are some of our favorites to help your kids with their sleep routine, you can also add some essential oils to your humidifier:
And if you'd like more, read on for our Top Ten Essential Oil Stores In Hong Kong
Storytime is one of the most special parts of the bedtime routine and there are so many stories to choose from. Here are some of our recommendations:
Studies show that after taking a warm bath, a baby's body temperature starts to cool, which can help your infant/toddler fall asleep more easily.
Some suggestions on what kind of bath toys your kids will love:
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