After a long day of working, feeding, bathing your child, and finally getting them into bed, you finally think it’s time to relax. But then, an hour later, your child is still lying in bed with eyes wide open or suddenly wakes up and wants a hug. Not only does your child sleep poorly, but parents also feel stressed and exhausted, with no time to relax. Want to get back your Me Time? It’s time to create a bedtime routine for your child!

 

Sleep is the “Golden Time” for Child’s Growth

For growing kids, quality sleep is very important. About 70–80% of growth hormone is released during deep sleep, which is essential for height development. During deep sleep, the brain also converts knowledge learned during the day into long-term memory, which supports memory, learning, and focus the next day. Adequate sleep also helps maintain stable emotions and behavior. Sleep doesn’t begin the moment you lie down. Rather, it gradually sets in starting with a relaxation routine 1–2 hours before bedtime.

 

Step 1 – Turn Off Electronic Devices

Kids may enjoy playing on phones or watching videos before bed, but the blue light emitted by screens can reduce the production of melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate sleep. This can disrupt the body’s natural sleep cycle and make it harder to fall asleep. Try reducing screen time 1–2 hours before bed so the brain can slowly receive the signal that it’s time to rest.

 

Step 2 – Parent-Child Massage Time After Bath

Our body is the most relaxed after a bath. Parents can use Seedlings® Baby Oil with a calming scent to give their little ones a simple massage while moisturizing their skin. Gentle body contact can help release oxytocin, the “happiness hormone”, and reduce stress hormones, helping kids relax and make it easier for them to settle down and sleep. This intimate bonding time also helps build trust and sense of security, strengthening the parent-child bond.

 

Step 3 – Switch from “Play Mode” to “Relax Mode”

Sometimes children have so much fun during the day that even though their bodies feel tired at night, their minds are still active. KidScents® Unwind is specially designed to soothe children. It contains ingredients such as L-theanine, 5-HTP, magnesium, Lavender essential oil, and Roman Chamomile essential oil. It helps relax and calm overstimulated emotions, allowing energetic children to gradually settle down, unwind, and prepare for sleep. The powder form makes it easy to take, and the sweet watermelon flavor is also a favorite for many kids!

 

Step 4 – Create a Comfortable Sleep Atmosphere

Smell is the only sense that connects directly to the brain’s emotional and memory centers. Lavender helps calm restless emotions, while Gentle Baby creates a gentle, relaxing atmosphere. Diffuse in bedroom before bedtime to let the aroma guide your child into sweet dreams and help them sleep soundly until morning. Over time, children can also create scented memories. When they smell the familiar aroma, they’ll start to recognize that it’s time to sleep, helping them build a more regular sleep habit.

 

Bedtime Routines Help Parents Relax Too

The bedtime routine is not only for children, but it can also help parents slow down too! While helping your child settle in for the night, the gentle aroma of essential oils can also soothe your fatigue that builds up throughout the day. After your child is asleep, try Deep Relief Roll-On to relax your shoulders, neck, and muscles. Then treat yourself with a floral scent you love, such as Rose, Jasmine, or Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, and enjoy your own Me Time!

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