‘Tis the season of gift giving so I thought, why not write a blog about stuff to buy? When it comes to sleep products, I have become very loyal to a few items. Each of my customers gets a list of the following products to ensure that their child’s sleep environment is ideal for the best rest possible. A child’s sleep environment is a HUGE piece of getting them to sleep well. I highly recommend that you consider these items when creating, or recreating your child’s sleeping space. Honestly, even adding just one of these things can be a game changer.
- BLACKOUT That Room!
My favorite both affordable and effective product to blackout your child’s room is Blackout EZ Window Covers.
- Use WHITE NOISE!
Block out environmental noises that wake your child by using a white noise machine!
The more affordable option, Homedics White Noise Machine.
And the more expensive, but AMAZING option, the Lectrofan High Fidelity White Noise Machine.
https://www.amazon.com/LectroFan-Fidelity-Machine-Unique-Non-Looping/dp/B00E6D6LQY?th=1
- ORANGE and RED Lights!
Only use orange or red lights in the bedroom during sleeping times. Blue and white lights are sleep’s greatest enemies.
I suggest using a this red nightlight for your child if they ever request one;
For diaper changes, sick visits or story time, use a dimmable salt lamp.
- Keep that baby COZY!
For babies and toddlers who love to be swaddled or like a blanket, I encourage you to purchase the Halo SleepSack swaddle or the big kid SleepSack. Free Tip: when your child is 2- 2.5 and starts trying to climb out of their bed, you can flip a Halo SleepSack around backwards and it keeps them from taking off the SleepSack and from lifting their leg over the side rail!
For babies who are transitioning from a swaddle or Rock n’ Play, both the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit and the ZIppidee Zip have proven to make the transition much easier for some kiddos.
https://www.magicsleepsuit.com/
5. Lovey!
There should not be anything in your baby’s crib prior to their 1st birthday. That does not mean a lovey cannot be introduced during stories, nursing, bottles, and play. I encourage all of my clients to introduce a lovey as soon as possible. They provide amazing comfort to most children.
Jellycat
Happy Sleeping!