We had a little bit of a car ride back from visiting my in-laws yesterday and got home just past JDaniel’s bed time. He was wide awake. Rather than rush him off to bed and have him cry and cry, I decided to stick with his regular sleep routine.
What do I do?
1.We go upstairs and take a bath every other night.
2.I put on his sleeper suit and he selects a pacifier for the night.
3.We go into the bathroom and he brushes his teeth. Then I brush his teeth.
4.My husband, JDaniel and I watch Curious George during the week and Bob the Builder on weekends. (PBS airs different shows on weekends.)
5.We read two or three books as a family.
6.I carry him to bed and give him his blessing. (I say, “Mommy loves you, Daddy loves you, and God loves you. May God bless you with the sleep you need and someday welcome you into His Kingdom.”)
What are some sleep tips?
•Keeping a routine for JDaniel has been key to his getting good sleep.
•Giving him time to wind down after running around really seems to prepare him for rest. (We read books and watch Curious George to do that.)
•I have kept his bed clear of stuff .(toys, books, blankets) He does have extra pacifiers in his crib.
•I reassure him with his blessing as I put him into his crib that sleep is a good thing.
•I don’t rush in if he cries during the night. He sometimes wakes up for a minute or two and then goes back to sleep. If I rush in, he is up for hours.
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Great set of tips, for getting children to go to bed.