Theo bear's sleep routine - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Theo bear’s sleep routine

Hello , I am Theo Bear.

I am tired and want some help trying to get to sleep. Can you help me sleep by doing some special activities with me before bedtime?

Planned sleep time:

Planned wake up time:

Activity and quiet play time

Let’s go downstairs to play with some quiet toys.

We can colour.

Time:

Photograph of Theo bear playing with Legos

Or we can play with Lego or with our other favourite toys.

Photograph of Theo bear listening to music

If you like music we can listen to some calm music while we play.

Sleepy supper time

When we have finished playing, then we can have something to eat.

You can write down the foods you like here:

Time:

Time to get ready for bed

When it is time to finish playing, then we can go upstairs to get ready for bed.

Time:

Time to get into bed

When we are ready for bed then we can get into bed for a story.

Time:

Illustration of person in bed with dim light

Time to sleep

When our story has finished we can lay down and say goodnight.

Close your eyes and try and go to sleep.

Time:

Well done! It looks like you helped me to fall asleep.

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Disclaimer

Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.

Sleep Children, parents and carers Strategies Article

Resource number: SLP41

Resource Type: Article

Theo bear’s sleep routine

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