After chasing our kids around from dawn to dusk, bedtime is any parent’s favorite time of day.

It’s also a fact that our kids look the cutest when they’re sleeping and sweet-dreaming…

But what’s going on behind all that shut-eye?

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Sleep: the most important part of their wellness routine.

When it comes to their physical and mental well-being, sleep is No.

1yeta quarter of parents1with kids under 5 report their little ones are struggling with sleep.

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And science explains why.

They really do grow when they sleep.

And these hormones aredirectly connected to body length2.

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Sleep keeps their bodies growing but also benefitsmotor skill learning3(think learning to pick up Cheerios).

It evenplays a role in overseeing inflammation4, meaning their sleep is connected to immunity too.

Your little one will love this mattress, but so will you.

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Juniper Kids Mattress

EcoAir Waterproof Baby Crib Mattress

Sleep is good for their brain.

Sleep is necessary to support any growing body.

But it’s also critical for the well-being of our children’s mind and moodstarting at infancy.

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As our little ones enter early childhood, sleep remains just as important.

Further,sleep is simply associated with a good mood8… And don’t we know it!

Bottom line: Sleep is just as important for their mind as it is for their body.

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Sleep is our kiddo’s BFF.

How do we help them get more of it?

Hard as we may try, sometimes our kids simply resist sleep.

Or insists on getting out of bed 12 times?

For starters, confirm their bedroom feels like a sleep sanctuary, much like your own.

Make their bed feel extra cozy.

Pile pillows onto theJuniper Kids Mattresslike the all-natural and hypoallergenicLilypad Kids Natural Pillowby Brentwood Home.

Add stuffed animals and blankets that make them feel safe.

Lilypad Kids Natural Pillow

Even more important: routine.

Routines come in all shapes and sizes, andthese tips will get you started.

Bedtime is already your favorite time of day… With these tips, it’ll stay that way!