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The Importance Of Sleep For Children

Sleep is amazingly significant for kids, as it serves as a building block for their physical and mental health alike. However, many parents find it extremely difficult to help their children sleep well. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as many as 25 to 50 percent of kids experience sleep problems.

In order to make it as easy for your little one to fall asleep as possible, you should take care of a few aspects such as sleep hygiene and age-adjusted routines. What’s more, it is crucial to provide a kid with a proper place to sleep. Our weighted blanket for children makes it possible to create a cozy, relaxing space, where your little one can peacefully float to the world of dreams.

Read on to find out some of the reasons why is it so important!

Sleep Makes It Easier for Kids to Grow

When children sleep comfortably under their blankets, they actually work hard on their growth! Namely, at that time, the pituitary gland, located deep inside their brains releases the growth hormone. When there are shortages in it, kids may grow more slowly.

What’s more, when there is really little of this hormone, a child may develop facial features making them look younger than their peers. Obviously, if your kid experiences just a few nights of poor-quality sleep, they will not be affected much but chronic difficulties with sleeping well may have a noticeable impact.

Sleep Deficiencies May Result in Obesity

Studies indicate that there is a connection between sleeping deficiencies and obesity in kids. Researches have found that there seems to be a “critical window prior to age 5” when it is crucial to get enough quality sleep for a child. It may be because ghrelin and leptin, the hormones involved in controlling appetite cannot be properly released when the human body does not get enough sleep.

It is also likely that those children who are tired are not willing to involve in any significant physical activity. They do not feel well, so they are more likely to try to make their mood better by getting some high-calorie treat than doing sports.

Sleep Boots Immunity

Research shows that there is a strong connection between sleep and immunity – not only in adults but in children alike. It is because while sleeping, the human body produces cytokines, the proteins used to fight illnesses, infection, and stress. In case of their shortages, the immune system may be weakened and a child may be more prone to viruses.

Interestingly, many hospitals in Canada and worldwide are now adapting their policies to help patients get better sleep and heal faster. They provide comfortable sheets and blankets, institute quiet evening hours, and limit nighttime interruptions unless they are really urgent.

High-Quality Kids’ Blankets For Better Sleep

We offer high-quality kids’ blankets that will help your little one sleep better and, as a result, protect their health better and support their growth. As they are weighted blankets, they provide an incredible level of comfort and make the child feel as if they were gently hugged. It helps them calm down, relax, and fall asleep.

We ship our kids’ blankets all across Canada, so just pick the design your little one likes best and place an order.