5 Little Monkeys, we're deep believers in the power of a good night's sleep. Proper, restful sleep is vital to a child's growth and development, helping to promote both emotional and physical health. Unfortunately, though, the modern world isn't always designed with kids in mind – especially when it comes to wake-up times in the morning. While children and teens naturally tend to sleep in more, school often begins at 8am or earlier. That can make waking up hard, and the process may be even harder if your child is sleeping on a world-class children's mattress that they don't want to leave. So to help out, we want to provide a few simple tips on how to wake kids up in the morning without a shouting match.
Tips for Waking Up Kids in the Morning
Wondering how you can get your child out of bed without going to war? Trust us, it's possible. Here are a few tips for waking up children in the morning:
- Adjust Bedtime: The first step to waking up your child in the morning actually starts the night before. If your child isn't going to bed early enough, there's no way they'll be ready to wake up bright and early. So if waking up is an issue, start dialing back bedtime to allow for more sleep.
- Rely On Routine: Children thrive on routine, and you can use this to your advantage. Create both a morning routine and a bedtime routine, then stick with them. This will make the process easier because your child knows exactly what's coming each day.
- Put Devices to Bed: Another issue may be that digital screens are messing with your child's cycle. Digital screens contain blue light that interferes with melatonin production, preventing feelings of tiredness. To combat this, institute a bedtime for all device that's at least an hour or two before actual bedtime.
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We hope these tips help make the morning wake up call less of a contest of wills, and if you're still having trouble, it may be time to look at your child's mattress. Most children's beds aren't designed to support growing bodies, preventing the deep, restful sleep that kids need. That's why we created the 5 Little Monkeys Sleep System: a revolutionary children's mattress designed specifically for kids' growing bodies and made with hypoallergenic, organic bedding materials. Interested in seeing the difference that great sleep can make? Try our kids mattress for 100 nights, risk-free!