27/10/2025
🕰️ Post Clock Change Struggles?
Here are 5 gentle ways to help your little one sleep better after the clocks have gone back 💫
Don’t worry if your baby or toddler doesn’t adapt straight away 💛
It can take a few days (or even a couple of weeks) for their internal body clock to catch up — and that’s totally normal.
Tip 1: Get Moving!
Physical play builds sleep pressure and supports deeper rest.
Try:
• Sofa cushion obstacle courses
• Dancing in the kitchen
• Scootering or swimming
• Tidy-up races before dinner
Tip 2: Fresh Air & Light
🌤️ Morning + Late Afternoon Light = Magic
Sunlight helps reset the circadian rhythm.
Get outside first thing in the morning and again later in the day to help your child’s body recognise the new time.
Tip 3: Mealtime Cues
🍽️ Shift Mealtimes Slowly
Our bodies use food cues to know what time it is!
Move meals a little later (when clocks go back) to help your little one’s body clock adjust naturally.
Tip 4: Music & Mood
🎶 Music to the Rescue
If your little one is fading before bedtime, play some upbeat tunes.
Music lifts mood and helps calm that tricky “witching hour” energy before bed.
Tip 5: Comfort & Calm
🤍 Keep Evenings Gentle
Offer extra cuddles, lower expectations, and do the “hard stuff” early —
(pyjamas, teeth, stories) — before tiredness hits.
Less stress = fewer meltdowns for everyone.
✨ Be patient — their rhythm will rebalance soon.
Small steps, gentle consistency, and lots of connection make all the difference.
💌 Want more responsive sleep tips?
Grab my Free Sleep Support Guide comment SLEEP👇🏾
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