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How to sleep better in warmer weather: Better Baby Sleep Secrets and Tips

Long days and short nights -  How to sleep better in warmer weather.

 

Are you and your family getting enough sleep?  It's essential to our functioning and we spend one third of our lives doing it, but until we have a bad night's sleep, we don't take much notice of it.  Now that the days are getting longer and the night's shorter, how do you ensure that you and your family are getting enough sleep?

 

Below we've provided some tips to make sure that everyone, from babies through to adults, are able to capitalize on effective sleep habits at night and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day.

 

Common sleep issue:  Your child isn't able to find a good temperature balance and is either too cold or too hot at night.

Our suggestion: Temperature can be a major disruption to our sleep.  Seasonal conditions often dictate that a room is either too hot (during winter) or too cold (during summer).  The optimal bedroom temperature for sleeping is 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit.  A couple of simple tips will help to ensure that your child is able to sleep comfortably:

• Sheets and bedding in your child's crib should be made of natural fabrics, not synthetics or polyester blends.
• Sleep sacks made of merino are able to naturally regulate your child's body temperature, keeping him/her cool when it's hot and warm when it's cold.  Polyester and other synthetic fabrics appear warm to the touch, but don't breathe and can cause children to overheat, and cotton offers little warmth.  Merino is your best choice when looking for a sleep sack fabric.

 

Common sleep issue:  There is little consistency when it comes to your child's sleep schedule.

Our suggestion: Children need an average of 9 hours of sleep per night, and creating a regular nighttime routine is pivotal to ensuring that they go to sleep sooner and sleep longer throughout the night. A nightly routine to strive for could follow along the lines of:

1. Dinner: Should be eaten at a regular time, preferably before 7pm
2. Nightly bath or shower: A warm bath or shower is relaxing and signals the end of the day.  Add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil for a relaxing scent.
3. Massaging your baby with gently scented lotions can be very relaxing and soothe a fussy child
4. After massaging your child, dress him/her in pj's or a gown.  Merino and cotton sleepsacks are best for young children and worn over top of pyjamas or a nightgown.
5. If your baby is still drinking from a bottle, gently warm it up and give it to him/her after a telling a story or reading a book.

 

Common sleep issue: We have a new baby and running on empty!

Our suggestion: Caring for a new baby is one of the most challenging times of a new parent's life.  Although it seems there's not end in sight, babies will sleep for longer stretches as they grow and get older.  Until that time comes, accept that interrupted sleep patterns are normal and look forward to the first time your child sleeps through the night!  It's never too early to establish a regular nighttime routine (outlined above), and creating sleep associations such as dressing your little one in a sleep sack can promote an easy transition and longer sleep time.

 

Common sleep issue: I don't know if my child is sleeping for long enough.
Our suggestion: Although every child's needs differ, try to aim for at least nine hours of sleep per night, with babies and toddlers taking extra naps on top of this nightly average.  Make sure you're providing a sleep conducive environment for your child by having their bedroom dark, quiet with a comfortable room temperature.  Your child's mattress shouldn't be too firm or soft, and he/she should preferably be dressed in a sleep sack.

The natural fiber make up of merino makes it a perfect choice for a children's sleep fabric.  It's able to naturally regulate body temperature, keeping children cool when it's hot and warm when it's cool.

 

Warmer nights can be tough on Mom, Dad and the kids but make sure your child's body temperature stays cool by dressing him/her in a Merino Kids Baby or Toddler Sleep Bag.  By doing so, everyone in your family will soon be sleeping better and for longer at night.

 

 

 

 

About the Author

Francis Frost is  father of a 10 month old boy and an advocate of using merino and baby sleep sacks, especially the Merino Kids Baby Sleep Bag. With its award winning design, merino fabric and outstanding function the Merino Kids baby sleep sack is second to none.

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