Hoppekids Catalog 2020 - ENGLISH Version

THEME: SLEEP WELL!
CO-SLEEPING - YES OR NO?
Co-sleeping – when you sleep together in the same room,
in the same bed or when the child sneaks in to cuddle
during the night. This can be the best thing in the world
for some, and a nightmare for others. There isn’t enough
scientific evidence to claim co-sleeping better or worse
than sleeping alone so it’s important to figure out what fits
you the best.
THEME: SLEEP WELL!
It is a well-known fact that sleep is important for any human – big and small. In this theme you can read about why sleep
is vital and learn more about what exactly the body is up to while we sleep. You can also find our top 5 for sleeping well
and read about the pros and cons of co-sleeping and how to create the best foundation for a good night’s sleep.
Our 5 best tips for a better sleep
1. Decorate the bed for sleeping
4. Find the perfect routine for bedtime
This can be quite a challenge, because the bed should be You have definitely heard this one before – but it is
cozy and nice to be in without being too exciting. Place important to find this routine. What isn’t important is
toys so they cannot be reached from the bed. the order – if the pajamas are on before the teeth are
being brushed or not. Here, you have to figure out what
2. Ensure high air quality and temperature
is best for you. The routine should be relaxing for all
Air out the room before bedtime and try to reach a parties involved, even though it can sometimes feel like
temperature between 15-22 °C in the room. Keep the a bit of a challenge.
room dark or with a dimmed light source.
5. Make it cozy to wake up
3. Make evenings ”boring”
Even the best sleep can be ruined by being awoken in an
Try to make the hours before bedtime a little “boring” uncomfortable manner. Try to create a good routine for
by switching out the wild games, such as playing catch, waking up your child, as it will help make your mornings
tickle fights etc. with slower and more relaxing activities, cozier and getting out of the door easier. Here there is
such as reading, drawing, cuddling on the sofa or reading no single solution – listen to your child’s needs.
a book. If the child experiences an adrenalin rush right
before bedtime it can be extremely difficult to fall asleep. Get more tips and read more on Hoppekids.com
One of the advantages of co-sleeping with younger
children is that you do not need to move too far away
from bed to feed or comfort the child. This makes it easier
for you to return to your sleep. There are, however, many
things to consider when co-sleeping in the same bed as a
small child. The child should not be placed between you
and everyone in the bed needs plenty of space.
Children can experience comfort and an increased
confidence in the surrounding world when co-sleeping
with parents or siblings. Listening to a loved one’s breath
or feeling his/her heart beat, as well as the sensation of
lying close make the child feel protected and stimulate the
hormone oxytocin, which increases the child’s confidence
in the world. Co-sleeping also creates a lovely bond
between parents and children.
It is important to point out that the bond between you
and your child as well as the confidence in the world can
be established, even though the child is sleeping in his/her
own room. Just make sure to support the feeling of safety
by showing your child that you are nearby, even though
he/she is alone in the room. Some parents choose to lie
in the bed as the child is falling asleep. These things paired
with the opportunity to sneak in for a cuddle during the
night or in the mornings give you many of the benefits of
co-sleeping.
One of the biggest disadvantages of co-sleeping is that
multiple people in one bed can interrupt your sleep as you
can be disturbed several times during the night. If you
choose co-sleeping you should make sure your bed can
fit many people at once and that everyone has their own
pillow and duvet.
This creates the best possibility for everyone to regulate
e.g. temperature during the night and thereby control their
own comfort. As a parent you should also consider grown
up time as part of considering co-sleeping. Make sure
you still have the opportunity to spend time together and
consider your needs. Your relationship is still important,
even though your children’s needs are first priority.
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