REDDAM EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL ST LEONARDS NEWSLETTER Principal’s Message
16th September 2022
By Mrs Simone Cooke
Dear Parents, As we know getting a good night’s sleep is essential, not just for our young children, but also for us as parents. Not a day goes by that I do not speak to a parent who is struggling with sleep routines. Calling in baby whisperers and Sleep specialists may be one solution, however, there are some simple steps that you can take at home that can increase your success in establishing good routines.
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Establish clear bedtime routines – Put in place routines that help your child
to relax before bed. A warm bath or shower, followed by dimmed lights, closed curtains and restful music sends a message to your child that it time for them to prepare for sleep. Half an hour each night setting up a calm sleep environment will ensure you save energy and time later in the evening fighting with your child to get them to sleep.
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Moving to a big bed – It is always difficult to know the right time to move
your child from a cot to a big bed. If you find that your child is waking up regularly throughout the evening, it may be that they have outgrown their cot and this is what is disturbing their sleep.
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