The Secret to Getting to Sleep on Christmas Eve

Posted on - 20th December 2019

Christmas Eve can be anything but a silent night if you have a young family, but Dial-a-Mattress have come up with a special guide to make sure everyone gets their 40 winks before the big day.

Christmas Eve can be anything but a silent night if you have a young family, but Dial-a-Mattress have come up with a special guide to make sure everyone gets their 40 winks before the big day.

Small children, especially those who still believe in Santa, are on such a high that getting them to sleep can be much harder than usual. Quality sleep is essential to make the most of Christmas day, as grumpy and tired children and parents aren't much fun on Christmas.

10 Steps to Perfect Sleep

1. Tire Them Out - A spot of fresh air and healthy exercise will wear your little ones out and primed for the festive. Consider organising a walk or a themed treasure hunt on Christmas Eve.
2. Don't Overindulge - In the lead up to bedtime, make sure your children aren't over-indulging in sugary treats, as the sugar rush will have them bouncing around all night.
3. Turn off the Tablets - Once you have tracked Santa's progress on the Christmas tracker, make sure the children don't have their tablets in the bedroom and this will keep them up longer.
4. A Milky Treat - Encourage your kids to have a milky drink, whilst preparing one for Santa.
5. Bath time! - A bath can be a good time to have a quick chat with the kids and chat about what they want from Santa and dispel and fears they've got.
6. Check the Bedroom Temperature - Try to make sure the temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius, making it perfect sleeping temperature. This coupled with a comfortable bed, will give your children the best chance to get a good night's sleep.
7. A Quick Tidy Up - Now it's time to check your kid's rooms aren't covered in toys as this creates a stimulating environment to children rather than one for sleep.
8. Story Time - Depending on ages and preferences, a perfect Christmas themed story will help your children drift off to sleep.
9. Preparation Begins - Once the kids are fast asleep it's time to use your stealth skills to get their stockings placed at the end of the bed, which buys some extra time in the morning when they get up.
10. A New Bed? - If your child's bed is feeling a bit lumpy, sounding creaky or getting too small for them, there's never been a better time to shop for a new bed. Dial-a-Mattress offer a wide range of children's beds at affordable prices without compensating on quality.

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