Mum shares 'game-changing' item that helps son sleep through the night
One mum has found the perfect solution to get her little one to sleep through the night.
Sharing on TikTok, US mum Bri says that she has been using a sensory sheet for her son for the last year with amazing results. "The compression regulates his nervous system and feels like getting a big hug. It almost instantly calms him down," she said in the clip.
"Sensory sheet for the win!" she captioned the video.
The video has been viewed 2.4 million times with many parents agreeing that sensory sheets are a 'game-changer'.
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Mum's secret to getting her kid to sleep through the night TikTok
"We love this. My daughter uses it and helps her so much," said one parent.
"I need one for myself lol queen size please," said another.
"These TRULY WORK especially for kids with eczema!!!" said another mum.
"I use a hug sleep pod and I love it! It really is a game-changer," noted a fourth.
Sensory sheets are said to provide "provide calming sensory compression" to help an over-stimulated nervous system and are often recommended for kids (and adults) with sensory processing disorder or autism.
They can be purchased in Australia from websites like JettProof, Neptune Blanket, Calming Blankets, and Amazon AU, with prices ranging from $45 to over $100.
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Another mum also found a simple solution to help her baby sleep through the night - replace the pre-bedtime milk with a banana.
"Eating a banana before bed can help control melatonin levels, making you sleepy. It also acts as a muscle relaxant making you nice and relaxed," explained US mum Brittany in a TikTok video.
"After doing this for the first time with my daughter, she slept 11.5 hours with no middle of the night wakings," she vouched.
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Parents thanked her for the tip.
"I was skeptical of this. I tried it last night, and baby slept 6.30pm to 5.30am cannot complain," shared one mum.
"Just want to say thank you!!! My three-year-old has never slept through the night until 1 week ago when I have seen this video," said another.