4 Elements for an Ideal Sleep Environment
Establishing a comfortable, predictable sleep environment for your baby can help create a sense of security and safety for your little one. Knowing what to expect when it comes time for sleep can also help sleep come more easily for your baby. Below are 4 essential elements to creating an ideal sleep environment for your baby.
1. Choose a room where your baby will sleep, and a safe sleep surface, like a bassinet or crib.
Keep the area clear of loose items such as pillows, stuffed animals and blankets, and free from distractions, such as toys, music, and lights.
2. Install blackout curtains or shades in the room to keep it dark.
Darkness helps increase the production of the sleep hormone, melatonin, which can help sleep come more naturally for your baby. We love the Portable Blackout Curtain from Sleepout, which is high quality and portable - easy to bring to grandma’s or a hotel for a night away! * Use code RESTOREDSLEEP for a discount
3. Keep your baby’s room cool.
A cool temperature (somewhere between 68-72 degrees) can help regulate your baby’s body temperature as it rises and falls during sleep cycles, preventing your baby from becoming too hot or too cold. You can adjust your thermostat, or add or take away layers your baby wears to bed, depending on how your baby’s body temperature runs. Blackout shades can also help with keeping your baby’s room at a comfortable temperature.
4.Use a sound machine with constant white or brown noise.
These sounds mimic the sounds of the womb, which can be very familiar and comforting to your baby, helping lull them to sleep. Constant white or brown noise can also drown out other noises that may arouse or awaken your baby during a sleep cycle - such as a doorbell, a dog barking, or construction. We love Yogasleep’s Rohm Portable White Noise Machine - great for sleep at home and also on-the-go!
If you’re wondering where to start when it comes to shaping healthy sleep habits for your baby, creating an ideal sleep environment is a great place. These 4 essential elements can help naturally promote sleep at any age.
