After a week of devising various ways to put the cherry juice in Olive’s food and drink, and with little success, the Sleepy Sachets from Lizzie Loves were recommended to me as an easier alternative. Sleep, though a natural process, sometimes eludes many, with children being no exception. The ramifications of sleep challenges span across a spectrum that includes mood swings, impaired cognitive function, and a dip in overall vitality. A peek into common sleep challenges uncovers issues like insomnia, frequent night wakings, and sleep anxiety, which are just a few of the sleep gremlins that lurk in the shadows. SOFT & CUDDLY: Wrapped in a super soft plush fabric, this tactile and comforting sleep aid is created for little hands to hold and cuddle as they drift off for a dreamy bedtime. The perfect sleep buddy!

SleepyPatch is designed to calm the nervous system, the mind, and stimulate an overall relaxed sensation. Written by behavioural scientist Carl-Johan Forssen, the book is written in a hypnotic, almost meditative style, that encourages gentle speech and lots of yawning on the part of the reader. The Sleepy Sachets contain sour cherry, magnesium, lavender and chamomile, and can be put in your toddler’s milk, water or mixed in with their food.

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I have been a big fan of the Aeyla Weighted Blanket for many years and use mine every night. I was therefore delighted when I realised they also offer a weighted blanket for kids. In the same understated style as the adult one, I immediately bought one for Olive, excited to see if she would enjoy the same benefits that I do.

It works by triggering the receptors in the nose which then sends messages through the nervous systems to the limbic system which controls behavior and emotions. The deepest sleep you can experience is REM sleep. Rapid eye movement (REM) generally begins about 90 minutes after you fall asleep. It's the most important stage as it restores your brain and helps you learn and consolidate memories. Studies have shownthat Lavender essential oil can also improve sleep quality and the feeling of waking more refreshed and with more energy. I was really excited to try these sachets, but am currently still building up Olive’s taste for them. I initially tried dumping a whole sachet in her bedtime milk, but she spat it out immediately and refused to drink anymore. Instead, I’m now slowly building up the amount of sachet I put in her milk until she’s used to the taste. The nanomaterial releases molecules of oils every 30 seconds so you can count on our patches working all night long.

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LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE: The cosy design and handy velcro strap makes it ideal for using on a cot, crib, or when out and about, easily attaching to your pram and car seat. Conveniently battery-operated with automatic shut-off after 20 minutes. Continuing my quest to find natural sleep remedies for toddlers, I was recommended the curious book ‘ The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep‘. Unlike your usual bedtime stories, this book has been specifically written to promote sleepiness in your toddler, or child, as you read to them. We transitioned Olive to a toddler bed at 18 months and so she is used to her own duvet and pillows. As a hot little being, however, she usually has the quilt off within minutes of falling asleep, and I was worried if she’d even like the sensation of a weighted blanket on her. Having said that, I really like this book and will continue using it as part of Olive’s bedtime routine. As she gets older, I think she will enjoy it more, and I think the science on which the book is based will help with the winding-down process.