What should I do if my child has trouble sleeping? 5 Tips to Help

Sleep is a big deal for children, because its quality not only affects the child's mental state the next day, but it is also related to the child's brain development. Therefore, the quality of children's sleep has always been a concern for parents. To solve the problem of poor sleep quality in children, here are 5 tips to help you solve it easily!

NO.1 Turn off the TV

Never let your child develop the habit of watching TV or doing other entertainment activities before going to bed to relax him or her and help him or her fall asleep easily. Because this is not only not good for children's sleep, but also causes certain harm. Some children will have nightmares because of watching TV before going to bed. Therefore, if you want to improve children’s sleep quality, it is best to turn off the TV before going to bed.

NO.2 Take a nap

It is best for children to take a nap before the age of three. Children over 18 months old generally nap for one to three hours. Try to avoid going to bed in the evening, as this will make it difficult for them to fall asleep at night. After children are 5 years old, they no longer need to take long naps, just a short nap in the afternoon.

NO.3 Make a sleep time chart

For preschoolers, making a sleep schedule helps them see what they need to do before bed. For example, draw a picture of a bath and a picture of pajamas, write down the number of books you read before going to bed, etc. That way, if you read two books and your child wants you to read three, you can point to the chart and tell him, "There are only two books listed. It's time for bed."

NO.4 Go to bed at the same time

Although in the eyes of us adults, children have no concept of time, they do have it in their bodies. Making sure they go to bed on time every night can help them get into a sleep routine both physically and mentally.

Sleeping time can be delayed appropriately on weekends or in the summer evenings, but the rest of the time should be kept consistent as much as possible. If you delay bedtime, it will be difficult for your child to adjust to his or her normal biological clock again.

NO.5 Create a comfortable sleeping environment

Make sure your child's room is comfortable, keeping it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The room should be able to control the light by adding lampshades or blinds as appropriate. Soft lighting can make your child feel better, and a fluffy pillow can also make him feel comfortable. But don't let his bed be cluttered with toys.