21/08/2025
What’s one thing you can do with your kids that is simple, free and will give you valuable information about their health??
Sleep next to them 😴
My girls were great at waking through the night and sneaking into our bed. Turns out they weren’t trying to ruin my much needed beauty sleep, there was actually a reason behind it 🫣
Now, instead of frustration, I see it as an opportunity. A chance to check in on their sleep quality, because how they sleep can give a great insight into their health.
Things we often brush off as “cute” or “just being a kid” can actually be subtle clues that their sleep isn’t as restful as it could be. And let’s be honest mouth breathing as an adult isn’t as adorable 😆
😴 Restorative sleep looks peaceful, still, and quiet.
Lips closed & breathing through the nose.
The list below are some of the things I noticed in my own kids. Some I’d never paid attention to before and others I wouldn’t have noticed without sleeping next to them the whole night.
• Mouth breathing
• Snoring / noisy breathing
• Teeth grinding
• Sweating (damp hairline/pillow)
• Frequent waking or lots of tossing & turning
• Bedwetting past expected age
• Waking tired
A few other symptoms that are common but worth paying attention to:
• Bum in the air or strange sleep positions
• Drooling
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Waking with a dry mouth or sore throat
Next time you get the chance, sleep next to them or sneak in a few times through the night.
If you feel they’ll be worse with you in the bed then pop your phone (airplane mode) in their room and use a simple sleep recording app to record possible noises. (SnoreLab on iPhone, Snoreclock on android. Both are free).
Sometimes the smallest signs can tell us the biggest stories 💛
🌟 I would love to know if you’ve noticed any of these in your kids and not thought anything of it until now.
And if you haven’t watched your kids sleep in a while, do it this week!
