Sleeping Tips for Kids

Let’s be honest. The bedtime hustle is real. And getting your kids to actually go to sleep the moment you tuck them in may seem impossible. All the questions start after you’ve tucked them the 37th time like, “what are we doing tomorrow?’, “can I eat waffles for breakfast”, “is it almost morning time?” and then after the 23847th time of going to the bathroom and getting a drink, you finally think to yourself, “okay, I did it”, only to turn around to your child asking for one more drink… I would be lying if I said that bedtime was my favorite part of the day. However, I’m desperate and know that instead of just letting this continue to be our bedtime routine of not actually going to bed once tucked in, that I need to make some changes and try different things. So here are 5 ways to help your child get your child to wind down, and go to sleep easier and quicker. Feel free to comment below with any other tips you have too!

1. Find a Good Mattress. I know this may sound silly, but making sure that your child is actually comfortable will help promote a good night’s rest. We recently got the girls each a My Green Mattress and we wish that we had bought this mattress for ourselves a few years ago when we were mattress shopping. These mattress are handcrafted with all-natural, hypoallergenic materials, including organic cotton and natural wool. I love that they are sleeping on a product made from natural ingredients and not one made with harmful chemicals. The mattress is the perfect firmness and as you can see from the photos definitely jumping approved.
2. Oils. There isn’t a night that goes by that we don’t use oils to help promote a restful night of sleep for our kids. We diffuse, rub their feet, and even spray their linens and blankets all with oils. Here are my favorite mixes:In the diffuser I put a mix of lavender & cedar wood or the Kid Scents blend called Sleepyize. On their feet I roll-on Sleepyize and for a linen spray I put 10-15 drops lavender, 8 drops tangerine in a spray bottle and top with distilled water! If you are interested in oils come follow me over at @hellolove.essentials or follow this link to get a starter kit with all the oils you need!
3. A Good Back Rub. This one is Emery’s favorite. If she is having a hard night, I always know a good back rub will help her fall asleep.
4. Night Lights. The girls sleep so much better with a little light on, but not too bright as you don’t want to keep the brain stimulated so it won’t shut down and go to sleep. We like these easy to pull in ones and they travel easy so we can take them on trips to use in hotel rooms etc.
5. Consistency. I know this is a no-brainer, but making sure that your kids have the same night-time routine every night is going to help them know what to except when it comes to bedtime. For us it consists of pjs, dance time with the disco lights, brush teeth/potty, read books, and then lights out.

These are all just ideas. Our kids still have issues staying in their beds and going to sleep most nights, but maybe one of these might be beneficial to helping your child get a good night’s rest. Now, I want to know, what tips do you have to get your kids to stay in their bed and go to sleep? Or are you in the, “Why Wont My Kids Stay in Their Bed” Club?!?