How to get your Child to Sleep Through the Night?

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Setting an Appropriate Bedtime

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As parents, it’s important to set a steady sleep cycle that is healthy, and that can get them enough rest and wake up on time.

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Setting A Wake-Up Time

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It’s important to set a wake-up schedule so that it helps make your child consistent with their sleep patterns and helps reduce stress for parents in the long run.

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Keeping a Bedtime Routine

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By establishing a bedtime routine for your child, such as brushing their teeth and reading them a story, you can help train their body to Sleep at the appropriate time.

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Don't Focus On Sleeping

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Don't force your child to sleep when you are trying to put them to bed. If you do, they won't be able to sleep and will only become more awake. Try using calming tricks on your child instead.

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Make Sure Your Child Feels Safe at Night

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To ease your child's anxiety about monsters or ghosts in their room at night, give them a toy that will act as security for them like a stuffed animal or nightlight.

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Check Noise and Light in the Room

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If your child is a real light sleeper, you will want to check anything and everything that could wake them up, especially the light and the noise.

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Time Your Meal According to the Bedtime

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Try to have early dinners, so there is a time gap between dinner and bedtime for the food to digest. A one-and-a-half-hour gap between dinner and bedtime would be a great option for your child.

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Keep Naps Short

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If your child normally takes naps, make sure to shorten their naps or have them nap earlier in the day. This will help them have enough energy to play and tire themselves out so they can sleep at night.

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Look for Sleep Disorders

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Even after everything, if your child still has trouble sleeping, you might want to show them to a professional to know if your child have some sleep problems.

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