According to BabyCenter, the stage when children learn to walk is the time when they develop strongly physically and cognitively. Children begin to want to decide everything themselves, are curious to explore the world around them and often do not want to miss interesting activities just to go to bed.
Another cause is separation anxiety. Many children feel insecure when having to be alone in the room, especially at night.
In addition, changes in sleep needs according to age can also affect living hours. Children who sleep too much during the day may have difficulty sleeping in the evening, while not getting enough sleep can easily fall into a state of being too tired and difficult to relax.
Develop regular sleep habits
One of the most effective ways to help children fall asleep easily is to establish a bedtime routine.
Parents can create a series of gentle activities such as bathing children, changing pajamas, reading stories, singing lullabies or hugging and wishing the baby good night. It is important to maintain these activities in a familiar order and at a fixed time each day.
Pre-sleep habits do not need to be too long, but need to be maintained regularly so that children realize that it is time to rest.
Create a comfortable sleeping space
The sleeping environment also has a great impact on the quality of children's sleep. The bedroom should be quiet, airy and limit strong light.
Parents can use soft light night lights or white sound with appropriate volume to help children feel more secure. A soft blanket or familiar stuffed animal can also become an item to help children feel comforted when going to bed.
Give children time when they wake up
When children call their parents or cry softly at night, adults do not always need to immediately run into the room.
Parents can give children some time to reassure themselves and return to sleep. If you need to go to the support room, you should keep the space quiet, light soft and limit talking or playing with children to avoid making them think it's time to wake up.
Adjust reasonable midday nap time
Young children need appropriate sleep time for their age. Sleeping too much or too little during the day can affect night sleep.
Parents should adjust the midday nap schedule so that children have enough time to be active before going to bed. Usually, children need a long enough period of sleep after the midday nap so that the body is ready for the evening nap.
Help children exercise more during the day
Young children often have abundant energy. Participating in appropriate play and exercise activities during the day is not only good for development but also helps children burn energy and fall asleep more easily in the evening.
However, you should limit excessive activities before bedtime so that children have time to relax.
Sleep plays an important role in the physical and mental development of children. Instead of being too stressed when children have trouble sleeping, parents should persistently build stable living habits, create a comfortable sleeping environment and accompany children to gradually form a healthy sleep pattern.
