If you have a child who struggles to sleep it can be so draining as a parent. Day in day out you are tired and having to work at the same time can be impossible. If you know what I am talking about then you will love this post.
The below video will share some tips with you that should help you find new ways to encourage your child sleeping. Some really surprised me so do give it a watch. It is all about how your 5 senses can help a child get to sleep, plus a sixth sense, common sense, and a special pillow called Dream Pillow.
There are also lots of great tips in this post by a fellow blogger. I know I will be trying out some of these tips when Ben struggles to sleep. He is getting a bit better now he is a teenager though. That’s part of being a teenager I guess, along with the Kevin attitude and eating so much!
Do you struggle to get to sleep with anxiety? I sometimes do so those are all tips I will be giving a try myself.
What is in the sleep sensory bundle?
If you would like to win an amazing sleep bundle to help your young one to sleep better then you are in the right place.
The bundle includes a Sharkie pillow which I can assure you is amazing, it comes (as pictured below) with a cloud notebook to encourage your child to write or draw what they want to dream about. It encourages happy thoughts before bed.
The bundle also includes a child’s sleep mask, a music CD, honey and lavender.
How to enter
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I get at least 8 hours sleep a night. I use the Headspace App to calm my mind and drift off fast
6-8 hours sleep
I usually get around 7 hours of sleep per night. I find a cool bedroom helps me sleep and one foot out of the bed helps too, if the room is too warm I end up tossing and turning all night.
I get up before 5 as I have an early start at work. I probably get about 6-7 hours depending what time I get to bed
I have issues with intense itching, so although I’m in bed for at least 8 hours, I’m woken at least twice a night
Varies. I think gradually winding down in the evening. By that I mean allowing lights to dim and noise be reduced, become peaceful, restful in preparation for settling to bed and sleep. Also regularly having an evening snack before bedtime, for me that is toast.
I was a very good sleeper when young. Years of Shift work and chronic pain condition are possible reasons / factors in varied sleeping times, amount and quality now.
I sleep 7-8 hours every night, rarely having a problem. I’m one of the lucky ones I think. A bedtime routine is a good way to wind down
For me, a couple of drops of lavender oil on the corner of my pillow at night helps me sleep. I also use a lavender hand cream as I sleep with my hands under my face, so it’s extras cent on my hands to fall asleep to
I sleep 8-10 hours myself, but my daughter needs help she only sleeps 3-4 hours and needs all the help that she can get
I usually get between 6 and 8 hours and my boy Charlie 3 still shares my bed so its usually very interrupted
I don’t sleep many hours per night maybe 5 or 6 which I know is not enough.
I usually get around 7 hours, I don’t sleep as well if I don’t I read before bed.
Looks amazing. Could do with a little help as my little one still has a few sleepless nights
I sleep between 6-7 hrs, I try not to drink coffee before bed and read a book to help me relax.
I really struggle to sleep and often go a full night without any sleep at all. The only trouble I have is that as it nears time to get up, I finally get tired and could happily turn over and drop off to sleep
I’m not a very good sleeper and average about 5 hours every night.
I have found that limiting my screen time for a few hours before bedtime helps me sleep slightly better.
i sleep for 7 hours, i go to bed early, and im up very early
I sleep about 7 hours – relaxing before bed helps!
around 6-7 hours I listen to brown noise helps block out other noises that keep me awake at night 🙂
My sleep varies, some nights I get 7-8, some nights I might only get 2 or none at all (I really hate those days). I find avoiding screens a couple of hours before bed, reading and unwinding as well as using a sleep spray do help me settle more though.
I am looking for information as my toddler is 2 and I want to start getting him into his own bed after Christmas as in a 2 bedroom flat my 16 yr old has one room and at the minute my toddler and I share but after Xmas I’m going to turn it into his room so any comforts, ideas, items and information would be appreciated I think it’s going to be hard ,
I feel refreshed if I have 7 hours sleep
6/7 hours, lavender scent helps me sleep. Thankyou for the competition x
i sleep for about 6 hrs a night and find as long as i am warm i sleep pretty well
I have MS, so left to my own devices I can sleep for up to 22 hours! But, it’s a real waste of a life, and not as much fun as people may think 😉 I usually have to get around 9 hours to sorta get by
I sleep about 8 hours – the best way I find is to leave my phone downstairs so I’m not tempted into checking it!
I’m not a good sleeper, i average about 3 to 5 hours a night, ive tried everything from sleeping tablets, to opening windows, so now ive given up
My sleep pattern is awful and so random – sometimes 6/8 hours others 2 or 3
Hopefully 7 hours for me
I usually sleep about 6 hours
i go to bed about 11 and always wake up at 6, but i have usually woken several times during the night – physical exercise/tiring myself out helps me too sleep a bit longer x
Varies – can be upto 16 – i look at ways to stay awake !!
I have terrible insomnia so I average about 3 or 4 hours, it is not fun!
Around 6 hours if I’m lucky! A nice bath before bed helps a lot.
I sleep between 7 to 9 hours every night, but I’m sure that will change in a few months when my baby is here. I find keeping a routine before bed helps to to get me to sleep quickly.
I either sleep 2 hours or 14 hours, I have a lot of pain so it is completely dependant on how the pain is.
I try to get 8 but it never seems to happen! by the weekend I’m not out of bed til 10am 🙂
I sleep around 6 hours a night and have a hot bubble bath before bed which helps me to fall asleep
I need a solid 8 hours or I’m an absolute crank ha ha
I’m terrible at sleeping. I find it really hard to get to sleep. I will be reading all these tips!
between my newborn and daughter with sleep problems its around 4 hours!
My sleep patterns are all over the place at the moment, sometimes I can be wide awake at 3.30am other days 5.30am. I’m trying a pillow mist at the moment to see if that helps.
I normally get about four hours sleep which is not good I have tried loads but still not a good sleeper
I sleep about 7 and half hours but I do feel when I have a cup of hot milk makes me sleep a lot better (without waking up)
I sleep about 5 hours a night. Ocassionally I manage to get a catch-up lie-in. I have tried many things from pillow sprays to warm milk with varying results. I usually just read though till my eyes start to close.
Wow what a amazing bundle. Fingers crossed this would be fab for my daughter .
On average around 6, cuddles help!
Not many unfortunately 🙁 I really struggle, I have bad anxiety so my mind is always on overdrive. I find hypnosis apps work well getting me to sleep but they don’t help with the broken sleep
I HAVE SLEEP AEPNEA AND ONLY SLEEP 3-4 HOURS A NIGHT
Not enough! On average around 6 hours of broken sleep, I’ve tried everything and not found anything that helps unfortunately
Love the idea of the six senses & I have ordered a sleep pillow for my youngest grandson, hoping to win one for my other grandchild who had night terrors, such an amazing invention, fantastic giveaway
Usually 6 hours, I would love more but can’t get back to sleep once my eyes have opened.
im happy if i get 7 hours :)))) reading before sleep really helps x
I try to get 8 hours sleep but that doesn’t always happen. Reading can help and a good nighttime routine
I usually sleep between 8-9 hours a night. Anything less and I can’t function. I have no trouble getting to sleep but if I did I would recommend a hot bath and drink before bed.
I sleep for around 7 hours. I take Nytol, just half a dose of 25mg though.
This looks amazing Jen…. Will help lots x