Independence Day- Big Booms & Your Child's Sleep!

I LOVE the 4th of July!  It's always been a favorite holiday. But the older I get, the more I dread being kept awake until the wee hours every night of the week leading up to the 4th! I know, what a scrooge!  Anyone else relate?!

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For many of you, you might be more concerned about your children's sleep than you are about your own! I'm always surprised at how well our kids sleep right through the ruckus. But some kids are lighter sleepers than others. Here are some tips to gear up for the loud nights ahead:

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1. Warn your toddlers/big kids ahead of time!  Let them know that there is a chance they'll be woken up by some fireworks. It's nothing to be afraid of and they can just go right back to sleep. You may need to go in and reassure your child and help them get calm so they can drift back off to sleep.

2. Turn up the white noise!  This will help block out some of the environmental noise from outside.  You might even place it strategically between a window and their bed.

3. Balance out the late bedtimes.  Night after night of less sleep will absolutely catch up with your child and will actually make them sleep less soundly!  1 or 2 late nights for the week are no biggie but don't plan to do it every night. They will sleep better when they are in bed on-time.

4. If your child is asleep well before the fireworks start, they will be in a deeper sleep and will be more likely to sleep through!  So if you've got a baby, it will be a good idea to get them to bed on-time if you can!

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Have fun and be safe! Happy Independence Day!

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