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Question: My 4 year old stays up all night. How do i get her to sleep! She refuses amd will lay there wide awake, when i fall asleep shell go get toys to play with.
Brief Answer:
Avoid stimulation at night
Detailed Answer:
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Kids generally follow parents. It is better for everyone in the family to start sleeping early. Turn off lights early.
Try bedtime stories.
A warm bath before bedtime can induce sleep very well.
Avoid stimulating activities like TV, electronics gadgets at bedtime.
Let her play with toys which is fine. Keep only a few toys in bedroom. Rest should be kept away till morning.
Don't worry, sleep pattern will change with time.
Regards
Dr Arun
Avoid stimulation at night
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us
Kids generally follow parents. It is better for everyone in the family to start sleeping early. Turn off lights early.
Try bedtime stories.
A warm bath before bedtime can induce sleep very well.
Avoid stimulating activities like TV, electronics gadgets at bedtime.
Let her play with toys which is fine. Keep only a few toys in bedroom. Rest should be kept away till morning.
Don't worry, sleep pattern will change with time.
Regards
Dr Arun
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