Better Sleep for the Baby Means Better Sleep for the Family: Sleep Tips and Advice

Better Sleep for the Baby Means Better Sleep for the Family: Sleep Tips and Advice

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

Now that you have recently had a baby the question is: are you and your family getting enough sleep? It's essential to our being and we spend one third of our lives doing it, but until we have a bad night's sleep, we really notice of it. With the days getting longer and the night's shorter, how do you make sure that you and your family are getting the most sleep possible?

In this article we have taken the time to provide 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 as refreshed as possible and ready to face the day.

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

Our suggestion: Temperature is a major disruption baby sleep so ultimately it is a major disruption to adult 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 somewhere between 60-65 degrees. Here are a couple of simple tips will help to ensure that your child/baby is able to sleep comfortably:

Sheets and bedding in your child's crib should be made of natural fabrics like cotton or wool, never synthetics or polyester blends.

Sleep sacks made with merino somewhere in the combination 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 synthetics seem warm to the touch, but don't breathe and can cause children to overheat, and cotton by itself offers little warmth. Merino is your best choice when looking for a sleep sack fabric. It not only helps move moisture more effectively but even when it is a bit damp it is still warm. Remember cotton is cold when wet and merino is always warm and doing its job of regulating temperature.

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

Our suggestion: Children (and babies more) need an average of 9 hours of sleep every 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:

Dinner at a regular time, preferably before 7pm

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.

Massaging your baby with gently scented lotions can be very relaxing and soothe a fussy child

After massaging your child, dress him/her in pj's or a gown. Merino and cotton sleep sacks are best for young children and worn over top of pajamas or a nightgown. I take this time again to recommend using merino even in the pj's.

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 we are running on empty!

Our suggestion: Caring for a newborn 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 an environment conducive. Having their bedroom dark and quiet with a comfortable room temperature. Your child's mattress shouldn't be too firm or soft, and he/she should definitely 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.

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