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Tips, Tricks and Facts about Baby Sleep During Daylight Saving Time

To My Beautiful Child

11 Mar

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Harris and Goldie are on a really good schedule and they love it because they can expect what’s going to happen next. With twins, I think a good routine is KEY to everyone’s happiness and they really are such happy babies! Sleep vital for your baby’s health and development. In studies, sound sleep in babies has been associated with a positive mood, sociability and better physical and cognitive development.

I have always said that you can handle anything during the day if you’re well rested, and when we all get enough sleep, we’re all happy and excited to play and have fun during the day.

I make sure to keep their routines the same each day, and especially before bed at night, and they have come to expect doing these things before bed:

  • Play time – tummy time, reading books, singing…something that will get their energy out and make them happy and excited.
  • Bath time – this is their favorite! If they get fussy at night because they’re getting a little tired, I’ll take them into the bathroom for their bath and as soon as they hear the water running, they get SO happy! It’s so sweet.
  • Baby massage – okay, just lotion all over their little bodies, but they both like it when we spend a little extra time on their legs and feet! I mean, it’s got to be exhausted walking around all day. Oh, wait… 😉
  • Put on their Pampers diapers – they have 12-hours of overnight dryness protection and are designed with blanket-like softness so that Harris and Goldie’s little bums stay nice and dry without diaper rash as they get a comfortable, full night’s sleep. Pampers diapers feature 3 Absorbing Channels that include:− Absorption Layer – Sit above the top sheet of the diaper, attracts wetness and pulls liquid away.− Distribution Layer – Locks in and distributes the wetness into the super absorbent core, which tightly stores the liquid.− Super Absorbent Core – Made of super absorbent polymers (SAPs), often called absorbent gelling material, the absorbent core absorbs and locks away liquid to help prevent rewetting. SAPs also help prevent redness and irritation by reducing skin wetness.
  • Putting on their pajamas – I make sure to buy really cozy, soft pajamas so they’re comfortable all night.
  • Last feeding of the day – if I’m home by myself, I’ll feed Harris first and then Goldie (he gets more demanding about his food…must take after me…), or if Tyler is home, we’ll feed them both at about 8 pm.
  • Bed time – we swaddle them up and put them to bed with their binkies! They fall asleep on their own.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) with babies has been a topic of discussion among my mama friends because changing things up a full hour can put a dent in that nice schedule. It can cause a sleep disruption that can take up to a week to adjust to. Pampers has partnered with licensed clinical social worker and sleep specialist, Kim West “The Sleep Lady”, to provide insights regarding the effects of DST on baby, and how keeping a consistent sleep routine, including an absorbent diaper, can help babies navigate the change with minimal effect. For 20 years, Kim she has counseled thousands of families looking to establish sound sleep schedules. She has great experience to share and I’m all ears!

What to do for your baby’s first DST:

− Slowly Shift Bedtime: Prior to DST, gradually begin shifting baby’s bedtime to an earlier time in 10 to 15 minute increments. This tactic helps baby adjust in advance to the time change for an easier transition.

− Later Sunrise, Means More Sunshine: If prior to DST, your baby was an early riser, then you’re in good luck! DST in the spring means your baby’s new wake up time will be an hour later, giving you and the family more time to sleep. However, exposing baby to a minimum of 30 minutes of sunshine (ex. opening of blinds, a morning walk) will help their body’s adjust to the time change. If your child was not an early riser prior to DST, continue to wake them up at their previous time to keep their schedule consistent.

− Adjust Your Baby’s Nap Schedule: So your baby isn’t exhausted before bedtime, begin re-scheduling naps according to the new time. Making naps a priority will help your baby reach their bedtime without being overly tired.

Here’s a summary on how to best transition:

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Alright, my friends. I’ve created a Pinterest board to help us all with great facts on baby sleeping and transitioning during DST!  To help spread the news and help new mamas, I’m running a fun giveaway. To enter, repin one of the images from the board onto your Pinterest board, and leave a comment letting me know that you did. The first 10 people to do so will get a coupon for $5 off a Pampers diaper purchase! Yay!! So easy.

For over 50 years, parents have trusted Pampers to care for their babies and is the #1-selling diaper worldwide. For more information about Pampers complete range of diapers, wipes and training pants, please visit www.Pampers.com or follow @Pampers on Twitter and Facebook or @PampersUS on Instagram.

This post is post is sponsored by Pampers, a brand that I love and use. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Amy Smith says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:01 am

    Repinned, thanks for the tips!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      You bet! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I repinned a pin! 🙂

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brittany says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:17 am

    Done! Thank you so much for offering the coupons!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Of course! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amanda Elkhoury says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Pinned!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Valentina says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:29 am

    Just Repinned! But I do have a question , so my baby goes to bed around 8/8:15 does that mean I should put him down around 7:45? Also his naps are at 10:30, and 2. Does that mean those naps will be taken an hour earlier?

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Great! Yes, and yes 🙂 You got it, sis!

      Reply
  6. Colleen Shrout says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:32 am

    Repinned! Great tips! Thanks!

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    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Julie says

    March 11, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Great post! Re- pinned it!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Meredith says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I repinned from the pampers board on Pinterest!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Great; thank you!

      Reply
  9. Emily R says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm

    Repinned! With a 10 month old I’m nervous for our second time change now that we’re on a really good schedule. The twins are so cute.

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you! I hope it goes smoothly for all of us 🙂

      Reply
  10. Britney Jolley says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I’ve been wondering how to help my babe adjust to the time change. Thanks for the tips! I repinned from your pinterest board too!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:00 pm

      You bet! And thank you!

      Reply
  11. Emily says

    March 11, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Hi Jenica! My family loves Pampers!! I repinned one of the images to my Pinterest page. My Pinterest name is “boomyers” (long story). 🙂 Fingers crossed! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 11:01 pm

      Ha ha I’d love to hear the story 😉 Thank you!!

      Reply
  12. Holly Bair says

    March 11, 2017 at 2:09 pm

    I’ve repinned your pin! Thanks for the awesome tips!!

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 11, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      Awesome, thank you!!

      Reply
  13. Idonette says

    March 12, 2017 at 11:47 am

    Would love to know hoe you have gotten 2 babies to fall asleep on their own. I have 1 and I havent gotten her to fall asleep on her own. Did you sleep train?

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 12, 2017 at 10:36 pm

      Hi! Yes, read this post: https://asliceofstyle.com/how-i-got-my-twins-to-sleep-through-the-night/

      🙂

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    March 29, 2017 at 11:43 am

    Jenica,

    Where did you get the glider in your nursery?!

    Rebecca

    Reply
    • Jenica Parcell says

      March 30, 2017 at 9:28 pm

      Oilo! You can see all the details here: https://asliceofstyle.com/nursery-revea/

      xo!

      Reply

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