Sleep matters to everyone, but children need a very healthy sleep routine as they grow into young adults.
Childhood is the phase where an individual develops mentally and physically the most. Hence, proper sleep is most essential during this period. As a parent, it’s your duty to ensure the same. Same for us, too!
Research indicates that sleep affects alertness and attention, mood, resiliency, vocabulary acquisition, learning, memory and cognitive performance. Also, it affects growth. Napping helps memory consolidation, executive attention and motor skill development in infants aged 1 – 3 years old. Hence, poor sleep may impact their immune system and carry future health risks.
Therefore, we say with conviction that sleep is of utmost importance to children.
From our knowledge and experience, we can say that every child has a different sleep routine. Hence, you must follow the one that suits your child the best. A little trial and error is fine.
While following them, make sure that you remain consistent with the routine.
Many studies have shown that healthy sleep routines are associated with positive moods and enhanced emotional-behavioural regulation. Bedtime activities that have a positive impact on sleep include –
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Don’ts
As children grow up, their needs change and so would your relationship in matters of sleep routines. Start training them by giving them independence in small matters such as brushing their teeth or fixing their bed after waking up. So, take it along smoothly and these sleep routines will benefit them in the immediate and long run.
Sleep Therapeutics is the first niche sleep centre in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. If you need any help in setting healthy sleep routines for your child, our sleep experts would be more than happy to help you.