🌙 Introducing Elmer’s Bedtime Trail! 🐘

As part of The Sleep Charity’s Children’s Sleep Awareness Month, we’re thrilled to bring you Elmers the Patchwork Elephant’s Bedtime Trail – a fun, practical way to help your child wind down and get the good night’s sleep they need.

A calming bedtime routine is essential for all ages. It helps support your child’s body clock, reduces stress, and creates the perfect environment for peaceful sleep. And who better to help with this than the loveable Elmer the Elephant, known for his bright colours, big heart, and gentle lessons?

✨ What is Elmer’s Bedtime Trail?
Elmer’s Bedtime Trail is full of tips and activities to help create a relaxing bedtime for your child (and for you!). Whether it’s dimming the lights, sharing worries earlier in the day, or snuggling up with a bedtime story, these steps can help ease the transition to sleep in a fun and manageable way.

🌟 Top Tips from Elmer’s Bedtime Trail:
🐘 Role Play: Let your child “tuck in” Elmer or their favourite toy. Saying goodnight helps mentally prepare them for bed.
🌈 Create Calm: Dim the lights and switch off screens an hour before bedtime. This helps encourage melatonin production for that sleepy feeling.
🛁 Relaxing Baths: A bath 30 minutes before bed lowers body temperature and helps them nod off faster.
🎨 Bedtime Boxes: Fill a box with calming activities like puzzles, Elmer colouring sheets, or crafts to wind down.
📚 Story Time: Snuggle up with a bedtime book—like Elmer and the Bedtime Story! Reading helps kids relax, improves focus, and creates lasting memories.

🌟 Why Elmer?
Elmer’s stories are all about joy, positivity, and being yourself – perfect for creating a relaxing, happy bedtime vibe. Plus, kids love his bright patchwork colours and friendly personality, making him the ideal bedtime buddy.

💡 A Happy End to the Day:
Finish with five great things about the day—it’s a simple, uplifting way to end on a positive note.

Let Elmer help make bedtime easier, calmer, and more enjoyable for the whole family. Follow us for more tips, activities, and ideas this February during Children’s Sleep Awareness Month!

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