Good Night, Sleep Tight

Good Night, Sleep Tight
Sleep Safety

We all know that sleep is essential: it restores our energy, helps us concentrate, and keeps us healthy and feeling well. Sleep is also necessary for children’s growth and development, which explains why infants and young children spend a substantial part of each day sleeping.

Although it’s a good idea to check on sleeping infants and children from time to time, usually there is no reason to watch over them constantly. Creating a safe sleep environment for an infant or young child is an essential part of a caregiver’s role, but continuously watching the sleeping child is not. For one thing, children’s sleep time can be a valuable part of the day for caregivers who need rest or who are trying to tick off a list of things to do. It’s Bedtime! What