{"id":8764,"date":"2026-06-09T10:14:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T04:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:15:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:45:25","slug":"how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/","title":{"rendered":"How Screen Time Affects Your Child\u2019s Sleep (And How to Fix It)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Screen-Time-Affects-Your-Childs-Sleep-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Screen-Time-Affects-Your-Childs-Sleep-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Screen-Time-Affects-Your-Childs-Sleep-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Screen-Time-Affects-Your-Childs-Sleep-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-Screen-Time-Affects-Your-Childs-Sleep.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is Tuesday night and your toddler has been on his tablet watching cartoons since dinner time. Come 9 pm and you begin the bedtime routine. An hour goes by without much success and you find the child to be as alert as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the above scenario sounds familiar, screen time in the evening is the first thing worth focusing your attention on. Research shows that the blue light emitted by screens suppresses your child&#8217;s natural sleep hormone, melatonin, by tricking the brain into thinking it is still daytime. Added to that is the fact that stimulating content keeps an already-tired brain switched on, contributing to toddler sleep problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post explains age-wise sleep requirements for children, the impact of <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">screen time on child development<\/mark>, and a practical 5-step screen-free wind-down routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#How_Many_Hours_of_Sleep_Does_Your_Child_Actually_Need\" title=\"How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Child Actually Need?\">How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Child Actually Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Recommended_Sleep_Hours_for_Children_Age-Wise\" title=\"Recommended Sleep Hours for Children (Age-Wise)\">Recommended Sleep Hours for Children (Age-Wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#What_Screen_Time_Actually_Does_to_Your_Childs_Sleep\" title=\"What Screen Time Actually Does to Your Child\u2019s Sleep\">What Screen Time Actually Does to Your Child\u2019s Sleep<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#1_The_blue_light_and_melatonin_problem\" title=\"1. The blue light and melatonin problem\">1. The blue light and melatonin problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#2_Overstimulation_at_the_wrong_time\" title=\"2. Overstimulation at the wrong time\">2. Overstimulation at the wrong time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#3_The_autoplay_and_one-more-video_trap\" title=\"3. The autoplay and one-more-video trap\">3. The autoplay and one-more-video trap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Signs_That_Evening_Screen_Time_Is_Disrupting_Your_Childs_Sleep\" title=\"Signs That Evening Screen Time Is Disrupting Your Child\u2019s Sleep\">Signs That Evening Screen Time Is Disrupting Your Child\u2019s Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#A_5-Step_Screen-Free_Bedtime_Routine_That_Actually_Works\" title=\"A 5-Step Screen-Free Bedtime Routine That Actually Works\">A 5-Step Screen-Free Bedtime Routine That Actually Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Step_1_%E2%80%93_Screens_off_60_minutes_before_target_bedtime\" title=\"Step 1 &#8211; Screens off 60 minutes before target bedtime\">Step 1 &#8211; Screens off 60 minutes before target bedtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Step_2_%E2%80%93_Dim_the_lights_in_the_home\" title=\"Step 2 &#8211; Dim the lights in the home\">Step 2 &#8211; Dim the lights in the home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Step_3_%E2%80%93_Warm_bath_or_wash\" title=\"Step 3 &#8211; Warm bath or wash\">Step 3 &#8211; Warm bath or wash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Step_4_%E2%80%93_Read_together_1_to_2_books\" title=\"Step 4 &#8211; Read together (1 to 2 books)\">Step 4 &#8211; Read together (1 to 2 books)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Step_5_%E2%80%93_Same_sequence_every_night\" title=\"Step 5 &#8211; Same sequence every night\">Step 5 &#8211; Same sequence every night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#What_If_Your_Toddler_Cant_Sleep_Without_a_Screen\" title=\"What If Your Toddler Can\u2019t Sleep Without a Screen?\">What If Your Toddler Can\u2019t Sleep Without a Screen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#1_How_much_screen_time_before_bed_is_OK_for_a_2-year-old\" title=\"1. How much screen time before bed is OK for a 2-year-old?\">1. How much screen time before bed is OK for a 2-year-old?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#2_Why_is_my_toddler_waking_up_at_2_am_and_crying\" title=\"2. Why is my toddler waking up at 2 am and crying?\">2. Why is my toddler waking up at 2 am and crying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#3_What_time_should_a_2%E2%80%933-year-old_go_to_bed\" title=\"3. What time should a 2\u20133-year-old go to bed?\">3. What time should a 2\u20133-year-old go to bed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#4_Does_a_daytime_nap_affect_night_sleep_for_toddlers\" title=\"4. Does a daytime nap affect night sleep for toddlers?\">4. Does a daytime nap affect night sleep for toddlers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#5_Can_I_use_the_TV_as_background_noise_while_my_child_falls_asleep\" title=\"5. Can I use the TV as background noise while my child falls asleep?\">5. Can I use the TV as background noise while my child falls asleep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#6_Is_screen_time_at_bedtime_the_only_cause_of_toddler_sleep_problems\" title=\"6. Is screen time at bedtime the only cause of toddler sleep problems?\">6. Is screen time at bedtime the only cause of toddler sleep problems?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#7_How_do_I_know_if_my_child_is_addicted_to_screens\" title=\"7. How do I know if my child is addicted to screens?&nbsp;&nbsp;\">7. How do I know if my child is addicted to screens?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/how-screen-time-affects-your-childs-sleep-and-how-to-fix-it\/#To_Sum_Up\" title=\"To Sum Up\">To Sum Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Hours_of_Sleep_Does_Your_Child_Actually_Need\"><\/span>How Many Hours of Sleep Does Your Child Actually Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How many hours should a child sleep? That is the question on the minds of most parents. To begin with, it is important to understand that sleep is not optional downtime for toddlers. For it is when the brain consolidates learning and processes emotions while the body repairs itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most toddlers need significantly more sleep than parents expect\u2013 here is what research recommends by age.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Sleep_Hours_for_Children_Age-Wise\"><\/span>Recommended Sleep Hours for Children (Age-Wise)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Recommended Sleep<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Including Naps?<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bedtime to Aim For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12\u201318 months<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12\u201314 hours\/day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes \u2014 1 nap of 1\u20132 hrs<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00\u20138:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11\u201314 hours\/day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes \u2014 1 nap still common<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:00\u20138:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\u201313 hours\/day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nap optional \u2014 many drop it<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:30\u20138:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4\u20135 years<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\u201313 hours\/day<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Usually no nap<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">7:30\u20139:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the child is consistently getting less sleep than recommended, the effects will show in their mood, attention, appetite and behaviour. The first logical step is identifying what cannibalising sleep time is. For many families, evening screen time may be the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Screen_Time_Actually_Does_to_Your_Childs_Sleep\"><\/span>What Screen Time Actually Does to Your Child\u2019s Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to screen time and sleep, there is a direct correlation. Here are several ways in which screen time affects your child\u2019s sleep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_blue_light_and_melatonin_problem\"><\/span>1. The blue light and melatonin problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screens emit blue-wavelength light, which directly suppresses melatonin, the hormone that tells the brain it is time to sleep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even 20\u201330 minutes of screen use in the hour before bedtime can delay melatonin release by 30\u201345 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The effect is stronger in young children than adults because their pupils are larger and let in more light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Overstimulation_at_the_wrong_time\"><\/span>2. Overstimulation at the wrong time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The brain needs a gradual wind-down of 45\u201360 minutes to transition from active to sleep state. Stimulating screen content works directly against this principle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast-paced videos, bright colours, and rapid scene changes activate the brain\u2019s alert and reward systems.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even \u2018calm\u2019 educational content can delay sleep if watched right before bedtime, because the brain is still processing and retaining what it just saw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_autoplay_and_one-more-video_trap\"><\/span>3. The autoplay and one-more-video trap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The autoplay feature adds to the viewing duration as it removes the natural stopping point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 minutes of screen time before bed often becomes 45 minutes simply because the content is designed to keep viewers watching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each new video resets the excitement level, making the brain even harder to wind down<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-2-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-2-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-2-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-2.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_That_Evening_Screen_Time_Is_Disrupting_Your_Childs_Sleep\"><\/span>Signs That Evening Screen Time Is Disrupting Your Child\u2019s Sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are contending with the baby not sleeping at night or that your 2 year old is waking up at night crying, here are some signs to watch out for. These signs will indicate to you if screen time is coming in the way of your child\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The child takes more than 30\u201340 minutes to fall asleep after being put to bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wakes multiple times through the night without an obvious reason such as illness, or hunger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wakes up irritable in the morning despite what looks like a full night of sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs a screen to fall asleep and does not settle without one playing in the background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bedtime battles have become more intense or frequent than before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daytime behaviour has changed. You witness more tantrums, clinginess, or inability to focus\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is waking earlier than usual in the morning\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice any 3 or more of the above signs consistently, adjusting evening screen time is the most practical first step to take, before you turn to sleep training, supplements or any other interventions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_5-Step_Screen-Free_Bedtime_Routine_That_Actually_Works\"><\/span>A 5-Step Screen-Free Bedtime Routine That Actually Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If how to make baby sleep at night has been your go-to question, here is a 5-step bed time routine that will give you results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_%E2%80%93_Screens_off_60_minutes_before_target_bedtime\"><\/span>Step 1 &#8211; Screens off 60 minutes before target bedtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The single most effective change families can make is to ensure that screens are off 1 hour before bedtime. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As opposed to getting into a power struggle, use a visual timer so the toddler can see the time winding down.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_%E2%80%93_Dim_the_lights_in_the_home\"><\/span>Step 2 &#8211; Dim the lights in the home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bright overhead lights keep melatonin suppressed almost as effectively as screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dimming the lights 45 minutes before bed signals to the brain that sleep time is approaching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_%E2%80%93_Warm_bath_or_wash\"><\/span>Step 3 &#8211; Warm bath or wash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A warm bath followed by the cool air of the bedroom triggers a drop in body temperature. This in turn, is a physical signal for the onset of&nbsp; sleep &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even a 5-minute warm wash followed by getting into pyjamas is enough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_%E2%80%93_Read_together_1_to_2_books\"><\/span>Step 4 &#8211; Read together (1 to 2 books)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading aloud is the single best screen replacement at bedtime. Importantly, it is a ritual that is calm, language-rich, and shared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need not look for educational content. Any book that the child enjoys works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The predefined reading slot gives the toddler a positive activity to associate with bedtime, reducing resistance to sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_%E2%80%93_Same_sequence_every_night\"><\/span>Step 5 &#8211; Same sequence every night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that you follow a predefined ritual. Think: bath \u2192 pyjamas \u2192 dim lights \u2192 books \u2192 bed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The brain learns to associate this sequence with sleep.&nbsp; After 7\u201310 consistent nights, the routine itself begins to trigger drowsiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pro tip: Consistency across caregivers matters. The routine must work the same way whether it is mum, dad, or grandparents putting the child to bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1024x577.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Time-Affects-Childs-Sleep.webp 1201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_Your_Toddler_Cant_Sleep_Without_a_Screen\"><\/span>What If Your Toddler Can\u2019t Sleep Without a Screen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If so far you have been using the screen as a sleeping aid, you can work towards changing this habit gradually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A gradual reduction over 1-2 weeks typically works well for the whole family. In order to aid the transition, you can replace the screen with an audio alternative first. Think a calm audiobook, a favourite nursery rhyme playlist or even white noise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you need to be prepared for 5-7 nights of increased resistance. The important bit is to stay consistent. If you give in to the resistance and re-introduce the screen on day 4, you would have only taught your toddler that adequate resistance brings the screen back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_much_screen_time_before_bed_is_OK_for_a_2-year-old\"><\/span>1. How much screen time before bed is OK for a 2-year-old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a 2\u2011year\u2011old, the safest guideline is no screen time an hour before bed. Even small amounts can interfere with sleep quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_my_toddler_waking_up_at_2_am_and_crying\"><\/span>2. Why is my toddler waking up at 2 am and crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Night waking and crying at 2\u202fam is very common in toddlers, and it usually reflects a mix of developmental, emotional, and physical factors. A common cause however, may be that evening screen time could be affecting your child\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_time_should_a_2%E2%80%933-year-old_go_to_bed\"><\/span>3. What time should a 2\u20133-year-old go to bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At that age, the child should ideally go to bed between 7-8 pm and get 11-14 hours of sleep including afternoon naps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_a_daytime_nap_affect_night_sleep_for_toddlers\"><\/span>4. Does a daytime nap affect night sleep for toddlers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While daytime naps are essential for toddlers, the timing and length of the nap can affect how well they sleep at night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Can_I_use_the_TV_as_background_noise_while_my_child_falls_asleep\"><\/span>5. Can I use the TV as background noise while my child falls asleep?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not recommended to use TV as background noise. This is on account of many reasons, primary among them being the fact that the not-so-calming sounds keep the brain alert. Besides, if your child learns to rely on TV to fall asleep, they may wake at night and cry until the TV is turned back on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_screen_time_at_bedtime_the_only_cause_of_toddler_sleep_problems\"><\/span>6. Is screen time at bedtime the only cause of toddler sleep problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While screen time at bedtime is a major disruptor of toddler sleep and <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">screen time and child development<\/mark> are closely linked,\u00a0 it is only one piece of the puzzle. Sleep problems in toddlers often arise from a mix of developmental, emotional, and environmental factors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_do_I_know_if_my_child_is_addicted_to_screens\"><\/span>7. How do I know if my child is addicted to screens?&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Signs of screen addiction in children<\/mark> include sleep disruption, loss of interest in play, delayed speech or social skills, shortened attention spans, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_Sum_Up\"><\/span>To Sum Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Screen time in the evening makes it far harder for toddlers to fall asleep and to stay asleep. The fix is to ensure that screens are switched off 60 minutes before bedtime and that a consistent wind-down routine is followed. A good bedtime routine pays back every morning as the child wakes up calmer, more focused and emotionally regulated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more such informative content stay tuned to this space. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">Footprints Play School<\/mark><\/a>, we are committed to the child\u2019s holistic development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is Tuesday night and your toddler has been on his tablet watching cartoons since dinner time. Come 9 pm and you begin the bedtime routine. An hour goes by without much success and you find the child to be as alert as ever. 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