Christmas Eve Sleep Routine for Children Infographic

It can be hard getting your child's head down at the best of times - add in the prospect of presents and pudding and it can be almost impossible. Ask any parent and they'll tell you that the essential ingredient for a Merry Christmas is sleep!

Follow our step-by-step guide and make sure the little ones stay happy and rested come Christmas morning. There should be no grumpy faces around the dinner table with these festive tips!

Christmas Eve Wind-Down Routine For Kids 1. Around 4-5pm, get them to help with any last minute present wrapping. Preparing for the next day can amp up the holiday excitement and give them a festive activity to focus on. 2. Treat them to a big, hearty dinner. It doesn't have to be a full Christmas meal, but something warm and satisfying to get them in the mood for sleep. 3. Get them washed and into their pyjamas early on in the evening. Warm baths before bed have been shown to slow heart rate and increase drowsiness. 4. Bring down blankets and a duvet for a night in on the sofa watching Christmas films. Something cheery and not too action-packed to send them to sleep. 5. Another great tip is a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows. There are lots of fun, festive flavours around this time of year - from peppermint to mince pie! 6. Before bed, leave out some brandy and mince pies for Father Christmas - and a carrot for Rudolph, of course! 7. Hopefully by this time, they will be good and drowsy. Take them to bed and read one last Christmas story in dim light and before leaving, make sure they are bundled up and the room is warm. If the wind-down has been successful, they should be asleep in seconds, leaving you to set things up for the morning. Merry Christmas!

Feel free to tailor this wind-down routine for your own little munchkins! There are so many ways to celebrate the season and lull them to sleep at the same time. Why not have a crafty evening making paper chains or a glittery pinecone centrepiece for the dinner table? Or break out the icing and make some festive Christmas cookies?

Visit our blog to learn more about your child's sleep habits and building a proper bedtime routine.

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