Written By Tavishi Dogra | Updated : March 12, 2025 12:50 PM IST
One of the ways to get your child used to sleeping on time is by consistently following a predictable routine. Children thrive on routine. When you have a set routine for them every evening which leads up to bedtime, they get used to the structure that you have created and they are more likely to stick to a sleep schedule.
Did you know that something as simple as dimming the lights in the bedroom can indicate that it’s time to wind down and head to bed? Avoid bright tubelights and any lights emanating from electronics like TVs or phones.
Creating a soothing setup in your child’s room. Avoid any loud sounds or disturbances that can stimulate your child. Changing into pyjamas before bedtime , allow them to choose the pyjamas and let them wear the pyjamas on their own.
Improved quality of sleep. Helps in establishing lifelong habits that can lead to quality sleep. Increased bonding between parent and child. Encourage physical activity; this can help burn off energy.
If you have been having challenges with your child’s sleep schedule, the first thing to do is to figure out a way to introduce a routine. Start with smaller changes like setting a specific bedtime and be consistent with it. Have a specific time for your child’s dinner, followed by a refreshing bath and may be a bedtime story or a song. All these smaller changes can help in creating a long-term routine that benefits the child as well as the parent.