This film was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Are you worrying about your child's bedtime routine before they start primary school? Expert sleep consultant Mandy Gurney gives her top tips for making sure children get a good night's sleep.
Tips:
• Start quiet time about one hour before your child goes to sleep, by tidying away toys and screens.
• Run your child a bath and keep to a ten minute time limit.
• Try a low brightness bedside lamp, or use a mild red or amber light.
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