No More Monsters

We’re firm believers in the old saying ‘When it comes to child-rearing, the days are long but the years are short’. So when we find something that promises to make bedtime go smoother, we’re all ears.

If ‘There’s a monster in my room—I can’t get to sleep’ is a common refrain, Anti-Monster Spray by LEFP Green Body Care is the magic solution. With four different varieties of essential oil spray to chose from—Blue Boogie, Green Blob, Pink Prickles or Purple Thing—this anti-viral spray can be misted on beds, sheets, pillows and pajamas for an anti-viral and anti-bacterial effect. They are chock full of tea tree oil, lavender, peppermint and lemon essential oils so they reinforce your kiddo’s immune system and leave bedrooms smelling fresh and clean.

But back to the monsters…we’ve developed a bedtime ritual of spraying the pillow, under the bed and in a few dark corners with the Anti-Monster Spray ($14.99). We haven’t had a sick day yet this winter, but more importantly, bedtime’s a breeze because the monsters have been repelled and there are no more excuses for getting out of bed to find a grown-up!

If ‘one more story puh-leeeeeeease’ is the reason bedtime is being delayed, and you’re running out of steam (aren’t we all?), Little Stars Bedtime Cards offer a lovely, one-on-one bedtime ritual that comforts parents and children alike. Designed by mom entrepreneurs Shannon Mcquillan and Linda Komori, each card in the set of 28 ($14.95) includes a picture of one of the cuddly Little Stars characters and discussion points you can use to help your child explore his own feelings with themes like ‘I am brave’ or ‘I have lots of love in me’ (don’t worry, there’s a Parent Guide too). The cards are designed for children aged three to six.

Before bedtime, you tuck a card under your child’s pillow and let them ‘discover’ it. Kids love the fact that there might be something special in bed, and the promise of some undivided attention from mom or dad gives them an incentive to climb willingly to get into bed—repeat: willingly get into bed. Using the cards helps you send your child to bed feeling loved and secure and brings a special time back to bedtime.

So now that bedtime’s a breeze, just make sure you use some of that new found time to make a dent in your own sleep deficit.

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