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bedtime routine
Also known as: bedtime routines, regular bedtime routine
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Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 6 facts
claimIn infancy, sleep patterns are shaped by family context, environmental influences, and circadian development, with consistent bedtime routines and circadian alignment helping to promote good sleep.
referenceHoyniak CP, Bates JE, McQuillan ME, Albert LE, Staples AD, and Molfese VJ examined the family context of toddler sleep, specifically focusing on routines, sleep environment, and emotional security induction in the hour before bedtime, in a 2021 study published in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
referenceProkasky A, Fritz M, Molfese VJ, and Bates JE found that night-to-night variability in the bedtime routine predicts sleep in toddlers in their 2019 study published in Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
claimConsistency in bedtime routines and timing supports healthy sleep by promoting regularity, efficiency, and reduced sleep fragmentation.
referenceMindell and Williamson (2021) reviewed the benefits of establishing a bedtime routine for young children, noting impacts on sleep, development, and other outcomes.
claimBedtime routine implementation varies globally, with more consistent daily use (defined as 4 or more days per week by parent report) occurring in primarily Caucasian countries compared to primarily Asian countries.
The Children and Screens Guide for Child Development and Media ... childrenandscreens.org 1 fact
procedureHale advises parents to collaborate with adolescents to create a calming, non-screen-based bedtime routine, such as reading, evening strolls, or having tea, to foster emotional availability.
Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Jul 22, 2025 1 fact
procedureSleep experts advise developing a relaxing routine for the hour before bedtime, such as reading or taking a warm shower or bath, to create a smooth transition to falling asleep.
Sleep by the Numbers - National Sleep Foundation thensf.org May 12, 2021 1 fact
procedureTo improve sleep quality, individuals should maintain a regular bedtime routine and avoid using phones and computers immediately before bed to prevent exposure to sleep-inhibiting blue light.
Sleep and Brain Health: How Good Sleep Protects Memory neuropsychologyllc.com 1 fact
procedureTo improve sleep quality, individuals should maintain a regular sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and limit screen time before bed.
How Much Sleep Do You Need? - Sleep Foundation sleepfoundation.org Jul 11, 2025 1 fact
procedurePractical methods to improve sleep hygiene include maintaining a consistent sleep schedule daily, establishing a relaxing bedtime routine, using comfortable bedding, optimizing the bedroom environment by minimizing light and sound and maintaining a temperature between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, disconnecting from electronic devices at least 30 to 60 minutes before bed, avoiding caffeine in the late afternoon or evening, and limiting alcohol consumption before bed.