Infant Massage USA<\/a>, massage at bedtime can increase both a child\u2019s melatonin levels, improve their sleep cycle, and grow the bond between the child and their parent or caregiver. <\/p>\nA gentle massage or touch from you can put them at ease and help them relax, whether you gently rub their back, stroke their nose with your finger, or pat a baby’s bottom. All of these gentle, soothing motions can put a child at ease and relax them so they can enjoy a nice, restful nap.<\/p>\n
Prepare Them for Naptime or Bedtime with Some Quiet Time First<\/strong><\/p>\nExpecting a child to jump right from play to sleep can be unrealistic, and little ones can benefit just as much from wind-down time as adults can.<\/p>\n
So pull out some of their favorite books and their blankie or lovey. Have some snuggle and reading time to help calm them down and prepare them for a peaceful naptime or bedtime.<\/p>\n
This could be the thing that makes all of the difference in the world for a child.<\/p>\n
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These are some of our favorite ways to help kiddos during naptime. What are some of yours?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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