On Wednesday April 3, we welcomed Heather Young from Good Night Sleep Site in Waterloo to our Parachute program to discuss sleep strategies with the moms.
There was a great discussion afterwards, and a lot of moms who attended went home with some really great information about how to encourage a better sleep routine at home for their little ones.
Here is a sample of some strategies they received:
Create your baby’s sleep Sanctuary
- Create a comforting and safe sleep space for your baby, one that promotes a consistent dark, quiet and cool environment
Make naps a priority during daytime
- Promote an age appropriate nap schedule that will keep your baby well-rested making bedtime easier and night sleep more restorative
Introduce a calming bedtime routine
- Include a consistent soothing bedtime routine like bath time, stories, cuddles, and gentle talks to help them predict bedtime, while also encouraging a bedtime that isn’t too late
Choose a sleep method for your family
- It’s important to do your research and choose a sleep method that both you and your partner support and works with your family’s philosophy
If you would like to contact Heather, you can reach her at: heather@goodnitesleepsite.com
If you would like to know more information about our Parachute program please contact Sharon at info@kidscanfly.ca