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Fall Back: Surviving the Autumn Clock change
Panic not! Children and babies in particular are very adaptable and seem to adapt very well to changes in the body clock as long as they are managed and, if needed, adjusted gently. There are a few schools of thought when it comes to HOW to support your child with this so here are our top 3 strategies you can use in the coming days….
How to Get Sleep Back on Track after the Summer Holidays..
How we love the summer holidays especially after the last…well seems like forever! But now the ‘back to school’ ads are in full swing, Clarks have upped their game and are rubbing their hands in anticipation of the busiest period in their business calendar. It’s nearly time to go back to normal (boooo) which probably means back to routines including bedtime! So, rather than leave it until the day before, it is a good time to start thinking about bringing that routine back slowly but surely.
Here, we share some end of holiday tips to help get your family routine back on track, re-establish more age-appropriate bedtimes and get solid, effective and restorative sleep…..
Sleep On the Go
In truth, most adults and babies feel comforted by a bit of consistency such as eating and sleeping at (roughly) the same time every day however, you never want to feel so tied to a routine or schedule that you can’t get out there and enjoy the increasing freedom that we can now enjoy!
So, with that in mind, here are some tips on managing those playdates, coffees, classes and days out without the worry….
Sleep & Nutrition: Eating your way to a successful night’s sleep!
Nutrition plays a crucial role in many of the body’s functions and is one of the three main pillars, together with sleep and exercise. The three pillars are inextricably linked and focussing on the right nutrition can have huge benefits to (both yours and) your child’s sleep.
Success Story: From frequent night wakings, short naps & sleep associations to long naps and sleeping through the night!
At 10 months old, Callum’s parents were struggling with inconsistent naps, multiple night wakings and weaning him off rocking or feeding to sleep for both day and night sleep. With support from RestAssured and in under 2 weeks, Callum now sleeps through the night, has consistent, restorative naps and the whole family is much happier….and more rested!
“Being a first time mum I didn't know how to help Callum and was worried about him being upset. Knowing that I could help change his sleep without causing him distress was the best for our family. We all sleep so much better now and can fully enjoy his awake times!”