Having a consistent bedtime routine every night can help children understand that it's time to sleep and prepare for bedtime.
When parents and children establish a bedtime routine, there is usually a bedtime activity involved, such as singing a song, giving a massage, or telling stories.
Many parents choose to read books with their children during this time.
Earlier, Baby Sleep Well hosted a live session on Facebook, introducing some bedtime and security-themed picture books. Let's revisit the content of that live session.
Revisit the live session: https://fb.watch/5p_GYPMFZ7/
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"Who Will Help Me Fall Asleep?" This board book is suitable for younger children, and parents can read it with their kids while following the bedtime routine with Little Bunny.
"Goodnight, Mr. Panda" The Mr. Panda series is well-known, and this time, Mr. Panda and his friends have different bedtime habits. The illustrations are simple but humorous, making it an entertaining read for parents and children.
"Hurry Up and Go to Sleep" Can't fall asleep? What can you do? Count pigs? Count your mom? Count monsters? Maybe counting will help you fall asleep. Parents and children can count together and give it a try.
"Betty Doesn't Want to Go to Bed" Children often want to play and don't want to sleep. Betty is no exception! This book has repetitive content that reinforces the message and connects to children's life experiences, making it a very interesting book.
"Hi, Darkness" Around the age of 2-3, children have more imagination and may become afraid of the dark. Parents can read this book with their children to see how the protagonist communicates with the darkness and overcomes their fear.
"My First Time Sleeping Alone" Children aged 2-3 learn to sleep by themselves and often rely on comfort toys. The book's main character is in the same situation, with different toys accompanying their journey to learn to sleep by themselves. Mother's encouragement and support are essential, giving the main character the courage to learn and practice.
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"I Love Mommy/I Love Daddy" These picture books are simple, easy to understand, and feature bilingual text with simple and rhyming sentences. They are perfect for reading aloud. They tell the daily life of Little Zebra and their parents. "I love Mommy, I love Daddy, sweet dreams until morning."
"I Want to Find Mommy" Little Bunny really loves their mommy, and if they can't see her, they search around. Later, they realize that no matter where mommy goes, she will always come back to them, so there's no need to be afraid anymore.
"Playing Together or Playing Alone" Little Fox wants their dad to play with them all day, but dad also has things he wants to do. So, they come up with a schedule that works for everyone. Now, Little Fox has time to play alone and time to play with dad, and everyone is happy.
"Will Mommy Miss Me When She's at Work?" This book is especially suitable for children who are starting school and mothers who are returning to work, so children understand that their mom misses them when she's at work. The story connects to children's lives, making their feelings deeper and helping them understand their mother's love.
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Babies generally have shorter attention spans, so using different tones, expressions, and gestures can help them better understand the content.
Parents often have different ways of telling stories. If both parents can participate in reading, it can be even more beneficial for children.
In reality, no matter which book you read, the most important thing is the undivided attention and companionship of parents. Feel free to leave comments and share your child's favorite picture books and your experiences with parent-child reading!