Daylight Savings & Sleep Disruptions

Sleep Transitions for Kids during Daylight Savings

Here are a few tips to help make the transition smoother for everyone:

🗓 Start a Few Days Early

Begin adjusting about a week before. Delay bedtime and naps by around 10 minutes each day, and wake your child slightly earlier too.

☀️ Let the Light In

Morning light is key to resetting the body clock.
Open the curtains early and head outside if possible — even a quick play in the garden helps.

🛁 Stick to Your Usual Routine

Bath, books, bed — a predictable wind-down routine helps children feel secure, especially during changes like this.

⏳ Be Patient

Sleep disruptions usually settle within a few days.
Try to stay consistent and trust that their body clocks will adjust soon.

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This article was first published in NIMBA member newsletter Noah’s Ark, Issue 311 | March 2024