Quality sleep is important for your active toddler (Care2.com notes toddlers should have 10 to 13 hours per day), and can also be important for you as a parent to catch a break for a couple of hours. So whether you’re thinking about how to achieve a nap or want your child to sleep longer through the night, here are 6 tips…
1. Shhhhh…Be Quieter
Easier said than done with a busy schedule, right? You don’t have to tiptoe around the house, but remember that just like you, loud noises and boisterous conversation are likely to jar your toddler awake (especially if they’re a light sleeper).Care2.com notes toddlers should be put on a sleep/nap routine, which means you shouldn’t schedule vacuuming or social visits during that time. Turn off the television and put on gentle music or a fan for white noise to avoid complete silence (which can also be a problem). Take the 2-hours as some relaxing “me time”.
2. Keep them Cool Your baby shouldn’t have to kick off blankets to prevent sweating (which, by the way, will often lead to an outbreak of crying). Parents.com notes that prime sleep temperature for infants is between 65-Farenheit and 70-Farenheit. You can also try cracking a window open to help naturally cool the room down if you don’t have air conditioning, adds the site. But first you should consider whether thick blankets are really necessary, or whether you can use thinner sleep apparel on junior. Get the rest tips in two days if u can wait for up to dat..........or later in the day
