Top Sleep Tips For Your Child With Doctor & TV Personality Dr Ranj
NHS doctor and TV personality, Dr Ranj, has visited schools across London to talk to pupils and parents about the importance of a good night?s sleep. Here, he gives his top sleep tips.
A staggering 50% of children and 40% of adults will have an issue with sleep in their lifetime, whether that be getting to sleep or staying asleep through the night.
Alongside this, studies have shown that if children struggle to sleep, so do their parents. With this in mind, Dr Ranj has been focusing on sleep health for the whole family and discussing simple steps that can be taken to establish a good bedtime routine.
The educational assemblies have been organised by Furniture Village in collaboration with the Sleep Charity and form part of a wider mission to support the nation when it comes to sleep. Sleep Tips for Children by Dr Ranj
Dr Ranj said: ?As a doctor, I know that sleep is as essential for health as a balanced diet and regular exercise. Whilst children learn about the importance of nutrition and movement, it struck me that they aren?t taught the importance of a good night?s sleep.” Here are his top sleep tips.
Create a Sleep-ready Environment
The place where children sleep can affect how well they sleep ? it needs to be calm and sleep-friendly. Ideally it should be cool, comfortable (think bed, pillow, duvet), dark, dry and quiet.
If you have a child that is visually or hearing impaired, then sleeping in total darkness may be disorientating. Consider how their bed feels an...
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