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NTS Therapy Blog | Pediatric Therapy
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Tips for Bedtime Bliss
Here are some suggestions to improve the bedtime routine and success in your home.
Establish up a nighttime routine and follow it daily:
Heavy work and movement activities throughout the day and after dinner, then quiet/calming activities before bed.
Take a relaxing bath before bed – then when drying off, rub skin vigorously with towel to provide deep pressure to skin.
Wrap child up in sheets or blanket for a “kiddo burrito” for a few minutes, for deep pressure to body.
Read books before bedtime – with a small night light (not overhead light). Read in a rocking chair fo ..read more