{"id":29598,"date":"2019-11-12T18:10:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T18:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/?p=29598"},"modified":"2020-04-28T16:42:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T15:42:27","slug":"catching-zzzs-the-importance-of-sleep-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/catching-zzzs-the-importance-of-sleep-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Catching ZZZs: The Importance of Sleep for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kids who sleep enough are happier, more successful and healthier. Do your children have healthy sleep habits?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Written by Marialma Team<\/h6>\n
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We all need our time to rest, to recharge the batteries, and to disconnect from the outside world. And what better place to do it than the privileged place of relationship and intimacy between adults and children, our home sweet home? This is a privileged place where we dedicate our time to our children in order to assure they grow happy and healthy. It is extremely important to maintain a\u00a0work-life balance<\/a>, so we can spend a meaningful amount of time with our children and provide them with different types of experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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One of those moments is bedtime, as it is an indispensable part of everyone\u2019s childhood. Children\u2019s sleep is important for their bodies and brains, but it is also the perfect time for bonding, as it initiates a healthy conversation pattern that can persist through to adulthood. This can be achieved through the reading of a\u00a0bedtime story<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So, today we\u2019ve decided to explain the\u00a0importance of sleep for children<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and how vitamin Zzz may help yours fight obesity, avoid colds, and even succeed in school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SEE ALSO:<\/strong>\u00a0Why It\u2019s Important to Read Bedtime Stories to Your Children<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Effects of Too Few Zzz\u2019s<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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According to diverse health professional who have studied the\u00a0importance of sleep for children,\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0the majority of the children fall asleep within the first twenty minutes after getting into bed. Thus, it becomes important to establish good\u00a0bedtime routines<\/strong>, as it can be the difference between\u00a0good sleep habits<\/a>\u00a0and sleepless nights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The same professionals point out the implications of poor sleep on children, such as difficulties to memorize and concentrate and complications in complying with school chores. Besides that,\u00a0sleep-deprived kids<\/strong>\u00a0have more health problems, weight problems, and academic problems. The lack of sleep can even impact their immune system. For that reason, babies, children, and teens need significantly more sleep than adults to support their rapid mental and physical development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Get Your Kids to Go to Sleep?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Sleep deprivation in children can be helped with changes in their habits surrounding bedtime. Research also shows that an early bedtime and a consistent routine without electronic devices will lead to better sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Another way of doing it is to create the ideal sleeping environment by bringing sleep comfort elements, like a good mattress, the bedroom colors, and, of course, the bed sheets that can also play an important role in child growth and development.<\/p>\n

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With this in mind,\u00a0Marialma<\/a>\u00a0has a collection that was specially created for babies and toddlers in order to improve the child\u2019s skin while it sleeps. Aware of the fact that certain fabrics can irritate the skin of those with atopic dermatitis, causing it to flare,\u00a0Marialma\u2019s bed sheets<\/a>\u00a0are made with an active component\u00a0zinc oxide<\/a>. Known for being\u00a0\u201cthe skin\u2019s best friend\u201d<\/a>, zinc is a component of skin-building enzymes and it is especially useful for people with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema or\u00a0atopic dermatitis.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Get to know our\u00a0Zinc Sensitive Bassinet Sheet Set<\/a>\u00a0and our\u00a0Zinc Sensitive Cot Bed Sheet Set<\/a> products\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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After All, How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Here\u2019s a quick guide to how much sleep your child needs based on their age:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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