SLEEP BETTER WITH DREAM BEAMS

HOW DO DREAM BEAMS HELP CHILDREN FALL ASLEEP?

Feedback from testers of Dream Beams for the Good Play Guide showed how their toy instantly became a bedtime friend. 

Due to the glow in the dark feature, the Dream Beams toys were a popular choice for children to help them relax for bedtime. Many children are scared of the dark and often use a night light to fall asleep. The Dream Beams glow was commended for not being too bright. While the glow doesn’t last all night, it lasts long enough for children to fall asleep. This means for some children, the toy could be a cuddly alternative to a night light.

The soft and squidgy feel of the Dream Beams toys was praised for being very comforting and reassuring. When children feel comforted they can feel confident in new, changing or difficult situations. Feedback showed how the familiar friendly face can be particularly beneficial for children who travel between parents’ houses. Dream Beams was also comforting for children with additional needs such as autism, whose sensory perception is especially sensitive.

HOW CAN I HELP ENHANCE THE BENEFITS OF DREAM BEAMS?

What a lot of parents maybe don’t realise is how children project part of themselves onto their toys. 

When children talk about their toy – its feelings and actions – often they’re really trying to express themselves, especially in the early years. Soft toys are usually a child’s first attachment outside of their family where they can learn to look after somebody else and develop empathy. When your child has a task at hand or is struggling to tell you something, talking through your child’s toy can be a great way to help them. 

For example:  “Lola the Ladybug needs to brush her teeth” or “It’s okay that George the Gorilla is feeling sad”. 

This can be a golden way to encourage your child’s consistent bedtime routine. By encouraging their sleepy Dream Beam toy to get to bed on time after a long day of playing, you can help your child get to sleep too. Hopefully they’ll be nodding off in no time.