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Unlock the Secrets to Better Sleep
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items I cannot stress enough the importance of sleep, especially as a parent. Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being. In my household, we try to be vigilant about things that may affect our sleep quality, such as diet, screen time, light, etc...
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Products to promote better sleep
Blue light suppresses your melatonin levels. When evening comes, it’s best to block that light. I wear prescription glasses but I always add blue light filter to them. If you don't wear prescription, you can still buy blue light blocking glasses, and...
Blue Light Glasses | Blokz® | Zenni Optical
Another site for blue light blocking glasses but a bit more pricey. They also sell some for kids that I like for my so to use during screen time.
Kids ScreenTime Computer Glasses Pearl Grey - Medium
Converts harmful blue light to red. But doesn't change the appearance of your phone screen.
Red Light Converter for iPhones
The product you didn’t know you needed! Mouth tape will not only help you get a better sleep, but it’s also good for your oral health. Especially if you are a mouth breather.
SayLess Night Lips - Mouth Tape, but make it cute.
Consistent darkness at bedtime helps align your body's natural sleep-wake cycle, making it easier to fall and stay asleep. So blackout curtains will aid in better sleep quality. It will also help regulate room temperature by reducing heat or the cold...
NICETOWN 100% Blackout Curtain Panels, 84"
Another blackout curtain but velvet - which provides superior light blocking and excellent insulation due to it's dense and thick material. It also has a more luxury appearance.
Velvet Blackout Curtains
A weighted blanket provides gentle pressure to promote relaxation - reducing anxiety & stress and increasing melatonin & serotonin levels. I have one for my son who sometimes struggles to sleep in his room alone.
Bare Home 25lbs Weighted Blanket 80x87 Light Grey
Another type of weighted blanket.
CuddleCloud | Weighted Blanket
This is a sunrise alarm clock which mimics the natural progression of sunlight - it gently wakens you and aligns with your circadian rhythm. It also doubles as a white noise machine.
Hatch Restore 2 Smart Sleep Clock, Putty
A floor light that supports circadian rhythm with it's dimmable abilities.
Dimmable Color Temp Standing Light with Remote
Magnesium flakes for a bath. I find that flakes are better at dissolving and easier for the body to absorb.
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes 4.4 lb
Supplements to improve sleep
Tart cherry is a natural melatonin so it’ll help you fall asleep and stay asleep. This worked wonders for my son who has night terrors.
Pure Tart Cherry Juice, 32 fl oz at Whole Foods Market
This one is a potent concentrate so you can make it as tart as you’d like.
Tart Cherry Organic Juice - 32 oz. (32 Servings)
Take this daily not only for overall health but to help with anxiety and sleep.
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate 90 Caps
Articles
Sleep repair, myths & truths, sleep disorders, & better choices - brief summary here
Good Sleep for Good Health
A short article on the harmful effects of blue light and what you can do to protect yourself from it
Blue light has a dark side - Harvard Health
This is a good study to read to know more about circadian rhythms in sleep
Exploring the Role of Circadian Rhythms in Sleep and Recovery: A Review Article
How nutrition plays a role in sleep quality and what you can eat/avoid for better sleep.
Nutrition and Sleep: Diet’s Effect on Sleep