Question
How to soothe a child who won’t sleep at night?
Answer
Here are several solutions for dealing with the issue of children not sleeping at night:
- Put the child to bed early in the evening to establish the habit of early sleep.
- Reduce the child’s activity level before bedtime to avoid excessive excitement.
- Control the child’s daytime sleep and increase physical activity during the day.
- You can give the child some foods that may help them sleep at night, but never administer medication.
- Parents should examine their own sleep habits and create a good sleep environment for the child.
- Stick to a regular bedtime routine, and after a period of time, the child will develop the habit of going to bed early.