Help Your Little Ones Get Their Best Sleep This Christmas with These Top Tips

Sophie Sleep
Dec 11, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Apr 29

"Sleep is the best meditation." — The Dalai Lama

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The festive season has arrived and this can sometimes mean your little ones routine may go slightly off schedule due to holidays or visitors coming to the home to celebrate. Here are some sleep top tips for your little ones this Christmas;

#Holidays and recreating the sleep environment

If you are planning on going away, it can be helpful to take with you some familiar items from home e.g. sleeping bags, sheets, teddy/ muslin, a favourite story book. These can all help your little one settle better in an unfamiliar environment. White noise can also come in handy to cancel out party sounds.

#Routine

Try and stick to your routine as much as possible, sticking to a familiar bedtime routine e.g. bath, teeth clean, story and then bed can help.

#Naps

Try not to panic if you are traveling or staying at a relatives, all naps count, whether that is in a cot, buggy or in the car. Try not to panic about this and do not feel pressured by friends or relatives to keep them up, if your baby or toddler is due a nap, they are due a nap!

#Fresh air

Even though it may feel too cold to go outside, it is still important to get out and get some fresh air and do some exercise. You might be lucky enough to get some snow, this can be a fun exciting time for children, so embrace it!

#Sugary food

Be mindful of how much sugar your little ones are having close to bedtime as this can impact sleep as sugar is a stimulant and can cause an adrenaline rush.

#Overstimulation

With all the fun and excitement that comes at Christmas time, lights, music, food, people can all get too much for some little ones. Be mindful they may get overtired quickly and therefore may need earlier bedtimes.