The night before Christmas is an exciting time for the little ones.
With just one more sleep to go, children all over the country are eagerly awaiting for Santa's arrival.
Luckily, specialists at Bed Kingdom have shared some tricks and tips to help your kids get their full eight hours before the big day. From limiting sugar to axing devices, the expert advice will ensure your children sleep soundly this Christmas.How to get your children to sleep on Christmas Eve 1. Fill the morning with exercise
By causing excess energy production, they will be overstimulated and therefore be kept awake resulting in disruptions during the night. Instead, try sugar-free jelly or juice with no added sugar if you need to satisfy their sweet tooth after midday.While it may seem like a later bedtime will help your child to sleep better at night, it will in fact do the opposite.
Bananas are both healthy and sleep-inducing as they calm the body and relax the muscles; pair it with a glass of milk, as this will make it much easier to rest due to containing tryptophan, a sleep promoting amino acid.If your way of celebrating the festivities as a family includes lots of activities, it will work in your favour to keep these for the afternoon and have a calm atmosphere for the evening.
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