How can I create a proper sleeping environment for my child?
Good sleep is very important for a child’s health and well-being. One of the key factors affecting sleep quality is the environment in which your child falls asleep.
A well-designed space can help your child relax and fall asleep peacefully. In this article, we’ll show you some ways to create a peaceful atmosphere in your child’s room before bedtime.
Matching lighting:
Bright light can irritate children, so it’s worth reducing the intensity before bedtime. The soft light from an evening lamp or a roof window helps your child relax and prepare for sleep.
Quality mattresses and pillows:
Good quality mattresses and pillows provide a comfortable and stable surface for your child to help them sleep better.
Cozy environment:
Children need to feel comfortable and safe in their own room. Therefore, it is worth considering choosing the right wall color, adding soft fabrics such as blankets and pillows, and placing a favorite toy in the room.
If you are already using “Dreamwaeves”, you can print the poster attached to the book and use it. These posters evoke sleepiness and associations with relaxing books to help kids fall asleep.
Relaxation room:
Outside noise and noise in the apartment can disturb your child’s sleep. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the children’s room is quiet and has minimal external noise.
Young children respond well to white noise. White noise creates background noise and helps you relax.
Older children may not like white noise and prefer soft, relaxing music. You can find these kid-friendly soundtracks on my YouTube channel.
Using good relaxation techniques that teach your child to focus inwards rather than outwards can also help. This means that ambient noise will not disturb you when you fall asleep. Such techniques are included in the book “Dreamwaeves” in a format accessible to children aged 2-9.
Order:
Keeping the room clean makes many children feel safer and calmer.It can be a hassle to arrange toys and store clothes in closets and drawers.
At the same time, remember that this is just a suggestion. If your child doesn’t want to clean up that night, forcing them to clean up or discussing and arguing specifically about cleaning won’t help them fall asleep.
Modern technology:
Some electronic devices, such as televisions and computers, can stimulate children and make it difficult for them to fall asleep. Limiting screen time to two hours before bed or replacing it with other forms of entertainment such as books or relaxing music can be worthwhile.
In summary, creating a peaceful atmosphere in the nursery before bedtime is very important for your child’s health and well-being.Adequate lighting, good mattresses and high-quality pillows, a comfortable environment, a quiet place, and limiting screen access in the evening are a few ways to help your child fall asleep…
But the most important factor is creating the right atmosphere within yourself. Children can sleep in weird positions, in chaos, and noise, as long as they feel loved and safe.
Therefore, first and foremost, take care to provide plenty of warmth and tenderness in the evenings.
“Dreamwaves” can support you in this. Reading or listening to these rhymed relaxations together during evening cuddles with closed eyes is a perfect way to give your child a sense of closeness and teach them conscious relaxation.
