Parents can tell you a thing or two about it: the moon is full and the youngsters become exhausting and often have a bad sleep. Here, you only can prepare to be patient, take a deep breath and hope that this phase is passing by quickly.
Speaking of taking a deep breath: Breathing techniques are well-known and proven relaxation methods that generally facilitate falling asleep. Practice breathing techniques already before falling asleep difficulties arise. It is important that the intervals of exhaling are longer than the intervals of inhaling. Proper breathing leads to relaxation and significantly eases falling asleep, not only in nights of full moon.
A pleasant scent in the bedroom not only simplifies and supports inclusion and processing of learned things it also significantly eases relaxation. For example, balm and lavender are proven fragrances that support relaxation. Be sure that the scent is very soft when infants stay in the room.
The smaller the child the bigger the need to be close to the body. Body contact with a trusted person gives safety and security. Your baby will be much calmer and more balanced in the evening when you already carry it and cuddle with it during the daytime. And in case sleeping simply won’t come in a night of full moon – simply go to bed with your baby. This will not only sooth your baby but will present you the possibility to catch up on lost sleep.
Last but not least a hint that not only applies for nights with full moon: light is an absolute sleep disturber. It inhibits production of the sleeping hormone melatonin. Always make sure – and especially in nights with full moon – that no light is entering your bedroom. Only than enough of melatonin can be produced and released so that sleep is able to arise.
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