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Is your child having trouble falling asleep without apprehension? A child sleep consultant reveals the phrase that can change their nights (and yours).
A child who goes to bed sometimes does so with a little apprehension: it is a moment of separation, a moment when he will find himself alone, and it is common for him to try everything to delay it. Reassuring your child is then essential so that he falls asleep peacefully. In this regard, a little sentence can help you.
Go through a bedtime ritual before going to bed
Let’s remember, the first thing to establish with a child who delays bedtime is to set up a bedtime ritual, which will serve to reassure the child and give him/her benchmarks during this important time for him/her. This can be done in several stages, adapted to your pace, the important thing being to do them at the same time and in the same order. This may look like:
- Bathe your child and put them in their pajamas;
- Give him his dinner;
- Include quiet play time;
- Brush your teeth;
- Tell a story;
- Turn on your night light;
- Put the child to bed…
The child knows what to expect, and this reassures him.
The sentence to say to your child to calm him down
There is obviously also an exchange between you and your child when putting him to bed. And according to Fée de Beaux Rêves, a child sleep consultant, one sentence in particular would have the gift of reassuring your dear little one to start his night. This must include several elements that indicate to the child that he is not at risk and that you are by his side.
For example : “Sleep well my child, I love you with all my heart, you can fall asleep peacefully, you are safe in your room and in your little bed, daddy and (or) mommy are right next door and we will meet again tomorrow morning for new adventures.”
The sentence that tells him about you, his safety and finding you as soon as he wakes up would allow him to give himself up more easily to his sleep.
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Put some conviction into it
On the other hand, this sentence will only work if you yourself are convinced of the words spoken, a guarantee of trust between you and your child. The sentence must therefore be announced with conviction and every evening. It may also require a few attempts. So if the child gets up, or needs you, do not hesitate to reassure him quickly so that he knows that you are there for him in case of a problem. The sooner your child is confident, the sooner he will sleep in peace.
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