Sleep can feel like a distant memory when you have a child. After all, you are so busy taking care of them that sleep tends to go to the bottom of essentials. But to ensure you stay well when you are a mommy, make sure you get enough shut-eye. Otherwise, you might be at risk of health conditions such as depression. Therefore, if you are feeling sleep deprived, here is some advice to ensure you get enough shut-eye when you are a mommy.
Sleep while your little ones are sleeping
It might feel bad to have a nap in the middle of the day. But if your little baby is sleeping, it would do you a world of good to have an hour or so of sleep. You might feel brighter once you wake up and feel ready to face taking care of your little one. Therefore, let yourself have some rest while your child is asleep.
Head to bed earlier at night
When your child has finally gone to bed, it can feel a must that you stay up and do something child-free. After all, it might be the only time you get to spend with your husband alone. However, it’s not always essential that you watch a movie or opt for the latest TV series. You might want to just head to get some sleep. After all, the sooner you go to bed, the more chance of some proper rest you will get. Therefore, head to bed earlier at night and you will soon feel a lot more awake when your child needs you.
Invest in a comfortable bed
You need to make sure you are getting plenty of sleep during the time you are in bed. Otherwise, that vital time has been wasted on ceiling watching! Therefore, make sure you get a cozy bed which will ensure you have plenty of sleep. You should opt for a large bed like a super king bed which will ensure even if the kids get into bed with you, you will still have space to rest and have a good night’s sleep. And make sure you buy a comfortable mattress and duvet to ensure you have a great sleep. Also, you want some firm pillows which will ensure your head stays nice and cozy during the night. That way, you will wake up in the morning and feel ready to face the day with the kids! You can find some great beds in our previous blog.
Ask your partner to look after kids while you nap
If you have been looking after the kids all day and feel exhausted, you should ask for your partner to help out once they are home from work. That way, you get a nice break to get some shut-eye. It will stop you feeling so sleep deprived when you are a mommy. Even if it’s for an hour or two, it will help you to get some rest. And if you have a young baby, ask them to take turns with the feeding so that you can avoid sleep deprivation.
And make sure you set the mood in the bedroom so that you get some proper sleep. As this article says, you need your bedroom to be quiet, dark and warm to induce a good night’s rest.
XOXO
Debbie
