Getting your little one settled and ready for sleep - at a reasonable time - is an all-too-familiar challenge for parents up and down the country. In fact, our research revealed that 67% of UK parents would prefer their child to fall asleep earlier in the evening. And, while parents have no doubt exhausted many tips and tricks to achieve that earlier bedtime, mums and dads across the nation are still struggling to get their little ones to settle. Not only do parents say their children simply prefer to stay up later, but they also want to be kept company when they do finally get into bed.
So, if you want to lull your little one into a sound night’s sleep earlier than usual - with an experience that’s great for everyone involved - experts recommend reading a bedtime story together. It’s just about finding the perfect book for your child’s personality.
From independent, character-obsessed readers, to the vibrant imagination of fantasy-lovers, there are many types of reading personalities, each requiring different styles of books and stories to keep your little one engaged. To find out your child’s reading personality, as well as some bespoke book recommendations, take our helpful quiz with insights from children’s sleep expert Lucy Shrimpton, AKA the Sleep Nanny, below.
The Sleep Nanny
Lucy Shrimpton is the founder of The Sleep Nanny, which helps tired parents get their children sleeping right through the night. For newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers, Lucy and her team of sleep consultants provide sleep shaping solutions, tiredness coping strategies, and tailored sleep programmes. Find out more about Lucy’s sleep solutions over at The Sleep Nanny.
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