How to get your excited child to sleep on Christmas Eve with these eight tips
dailyrecord.co.ukWith just one more sleep to go, children all over the country are eagerly awaiting for Santa's arrival.Christmas Eve is an exciting time for the little ones and the night before December 25 can leave children feeling restless and unable to sleep.As thoughts of gifts swirl in their minds, it can be tough to get kids' heads on pillows, leaving little room for St Nicholas to deliver his gifts without disruption.Luckily, specialists at Bed Kingdom have shared some tricks and tips to help your kids get their full eight hours before the big day.
From limiting sugar to axing devices, the expert advice will ensure your children sleep soundly this Christmas.Here's what you need to know, as reported by Wales Online.1.
Fill the morning with exerciseWhether it’s a family walk or perhaps their favourite sport, taking the little ones for some morning exercise will promote better sleep at night by burning off energy.If you’re lucky enough to see some sunshine, this is a bonus, as it helps to set the body’s natural clock for better sleep.2.
Keep them away from sugary foods after middayWhile it may seem a tricky task, it will prove much more of a challenge trying to get the children to sleep if they’ve had high-sugar foods near bedtime.By causing excess energy production, they will be overstimulated and therefore be kept awake resulting in disruptions during the night.
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