As a new parent, do you laugh in the face of sleep? Don’t. Experts recommend 8 hours a night for adults (it’s good for you — really!), and of course more for growing babies and kids.
Make sure the whole family is catching their zzzzs. Below, Molly Morgan of Creative Nutrition Solutions offers some simple tips to better your bedtime:
Loud and clear: While fire engines and even a dripping faucet can keep you up at night, a lack of familiar sounds may make it hard to sleep. Try music, a fan or wind machine to help create a soothing environment.
Hot or not: Sleeping in a hot room can disrupt slumber. Use a fan or air conditioner to cool summer nights.
Fade to black: Dark environments help induce sleep. Go for room-darkening shades to help little ones nap during the day and keep out unwanted light at night.
Sleepy shades: Cool colors, like blue, green and violet help calm and relax the body. Use them in the nursery and in your boudoir as well.
To the mattresses: Invest in quality mattresses — your back, and your brain, will thank you.