5 top tips for better sleep at night

Once you’ve got children, sleep becomes somewhat of a luxury. However, many parents find it difficult to relax and go to sleep at night. Here are some top tips that will help you establish a healthy sleeping routine and make the most of your night’s sleep:

1. Get your body clock into a routine:

Find out when you usually start getting tired and make this your set bedtime. This way you won’t be throwing yourself around for hours and fall asleep in a relaxed way. You will automatically sleep better and feel fresher in the morning.

2. Let nature make you tired:

Try and spend as much time as possible out in the fresh air and sunshine. Sunshine triggers the hormone melatonin that regulates your sleep-wake cycle and will tell your brain to make you sleepy at night.

3. Create a relaxing bedtime routine:

It’s not also important for babies to wind down before going to sleep, but also for us adults. Try to not get over-stimulated and make sure that your bedroom is sleep-friendly. Turn off the heating, keep the noise down and black out any disturbing lights.

4. Make sure your bed is comfortable:

Some say that you “only” sleep in your bed, so you don’t need anything special, but if you want to make sure you sleep well, ensure that your bed and mattress are comfortable. Our mattress comes from bed manufacturer Silentnight and is perfect for our needs. Try out different levels of firmness when buying a mattress and get a pillow that is supportive.

5. Make healthy lifestyle choices:

Making the right choices isn’t always easy, but if you want to sleep better and battle your sleep problems, there are some things you should avoid directly before going to sleep. These things are alcohol, caffeine or especially greasy and fatty foods. Exercise and losing excess weight can also play an important role when it comes to healthy sleep.

I hope the tips above help you sleep better. If you are really struggling and none of the tips work for you (try them for a couple of weeks first), it’s always worth having a chat with your GP, who might have more helpful advice on how to improve your sleep.

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