Sleep is an emotional issue for parents. We asked Kati Klötzer, a trained and certified sleep counselor for babies and toddlers in Germany, to give us her tips on how to gently and naturally help children fall asleep deeply and soundly.
Many parents are willing to do anything to help their child fall asleep. Sucking on a bottle, hopping on a medicine ball, running the hairdryer, or even driving a car are some of the most common methods
A child sleeps best in a pleasant sleeping environment in which he or she feels comfortable and secure. This is how parents create a good and healthy sleeping environment for their children:
True to the motto “less is more,” Kati Klötzer recommends avoiding any accessories that could prevent a child from sleeping. Colorful pillows and cuddly toys or a mobile above the bed may look nice, but are in no way conducive to a child's sleep. In contrast - they lead to overstimulation and can also represent a source of danger. Babies in particular should be bedded without pillows or blankets and only in a sleeping bag.
In the evening, when it gets dark, our body produces the sleep hormone melatonin. Parents can support the production of melatonin by completely darkening the room where their child sleeps at bedtime.
There are also a few other things you can do to help your child sleep relaxed and soundly...
An hour before bedtime, parents can slowly begin to calm down. You avoid using electronic devices and devote yourself to quiet activities with your child, such as painting, reading or doing puzzles. Quiet music can also provide relaxation. During the day you can also spend time with your child in the room where he or she sleeps so that the child associates something positive with the room.
Especially when you work all day as a parent, it is tempting to use the evening hours to play and run around together. However, to avoid overtiredness, parents can be careful not to put their children to bed too late. The ideal bedtime for most children is between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
A consistent evening routine is extremely important so that your body and mind can prepare for bedtime. Kati Klötzer recommends starting in the first months of life. She recommends that parents include activities that children enjoy in their routine so that they associate going to bed with something positive. An evening routine could, for example, look like this: bathing, massage and changing, putting on a sleeping bag, reading, singing and then off to the cozy pine bed .
Kati Klötzer is a trained and certified sleep consultant for babies and toddlers in Frankfurt am Main.
She initially taught as a high school teacher and has always found great joy in teaching children and young people. After their son was born, Kati and her husband spent many sleepless nights in the nursery. Due to her insecurity and overtiredness, Kati sought advice from a trained sleep consultant. With the help of the Sleep Sense method, her son found his sleep and peace returned to her family. After this successful experience, Kati decided to train to become a qualified sleep consultant.
Now Kati accompanies many parents and their children back to sleep with her sleep advice Sandman & Friends .
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