Great Sleep Routines & Habits for Kids

Sleep is a vital part of everyone’s ability to function throughout the day and live a healthy life. As adults, we see the importance of sleep because we can easily see the effects from the lack of it. However, children are a whole other story! They need their sleep the most, and yet you wouldn’t always believe it when it’s time to put them down to bed. As the school year has kicked off, the newness may beignet wear down, but that’s when your child’s sleep is the most important. Here are a few ways you can set up a good sleep habit for your child, and create a routine that everyone enjoys.

First Things First

Before we start talking about sleep routines, here are a few things to know about the sleep requirements for kids of different ages.

Toddlers 1-2 Years: 11-14 hours
Preschoolers 3-5: 10-13 hours
School-aged Children 6-13: 9-11 hours
Teenagers 14-17 years: 8-10 hours

Tips for Better Sleep

Whether your kids aren’t on a good routine, or you just need to tweak it a bit, here are a few tips to help kids develop better sleep habits for your kids.

Keep A Routine

Having a good bedtime is essential, but you have probably already heard all about that. Starting with a bath, pajamas brushing teeth, reading a few pages from a book - these are all great options and you can customize the routine in any way that you would like. Whatever you make of the ritual, just make sure that it’s consistent so that your children know what to expect every night.

Cut Down on Electronics

It’s important to restrict electronics at least an hour before bed. This will include the computer, phone, and television. Electronic screen actives can be stimulating to the brain and interfere with falling and staying asleep.

Check the Temperature of the Room

Did you know that if a room is too warm, stuffy, or bright, it can make it hard for your children to fall asleep, as well as maintain sleep through the night? Keep the temperature low and invest in some better blackout curtains to help control the lighting in the room.

Make Time in the Evening to Visit

Grade schoolers especially need to get time with their parents. This is a great time to chat about their day, their interests, their friends. This can also be a time to let them get things off their chest, process, and problem solve - all things which will help create a space for better sleep!

Caffeine is in What??

It’s no surprise caffeine is in coffee and soda, but did you know that it can be hidden in other foods as well? Chocolate, many types of tea, and even some non-cola sodas. If it’s close to bedtime and your child gets hungry, try to find foods that aren’t caffeinated or high in sugar to help make sleep easier.

Create a Cozy Atmosphere

The more comfortable your kids are, the more relaxed they will be and the easier it will be for them to fall asleep. Comfortable mattresses can make a huge difference in keeping these rooms comfortable. If you are looking for kids mattresses at the Lake of the Ozarks, Slumberland at the Lake can help you find the perfect fit. Stop by our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks to find not only a mattress but a bed frame to fit.

Creating a comfortable room can a wonderful way to help improve sleep, and we have the tools to assist. Need to outfit the rest of the space? We have pillows, decor, bedding sets, and more! We hope your children have a wonderful school year, and we look forward to helping you create the perfect space for them!

It's a good life!  

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