Bedtime

The Lavender Trick

At bath time, use Johnson & Johnson vapor bath in the purple bottle, it has lavender in it. While your child is in the bathtub, turn on the diffuser in their room, with lavender. Spray the bed down with Oilogic Slumber & Sleep Spray. Close the door and let the room fill up with the lavender.  Put them straight to bed after the bath. A sensory toy or pillow will help them to lay down, or turn on their favorite movie to keep them still for about ten to fifteen minutes. Or you can remain in the room with them until they fall asleep, but be careful, you may fall asleep too. Have a peaceful night!

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The Sensory Approach

What is it that your child is drawn to most? What do you see them gravitate to when they are stemming. You need that texture which is a source of comfort for them. Have a stuffed animal, blacket, or pillow that is made with that texture for them to sleep with adn nto use otherwise. This will comfort them as they lay down for rest adn they are more likely to stay in the bed if that is the only time they can have the item.