Trying to get your child to sleep at night isn’t always the easiest task. When feeding, singing, and cuddling doesn’t do the trick, your next best bet is reading a bedtime story to put their mind at ease before bed. A bedtime story is the perfect complement to bedtime routine; it’s quiet and passive. These children’s bedtime books are full of cute characters, illustrations to peak their imagination, and rhymes that are sure to lull your child to sleep with ease. Here are some great bedtime stories for baby:
“The Going to Bed Book” by Sandra Boynton
This short story is perfectly named to get your child to fall fast asleep! After watching the sun go down, they show your little one how to prepare for a night of slumber, from brushing their teeth to picking out pajamas, to finally saying good night. The pictures in this book are bright, and the easy-to-read text is the perfect story to end a busy day.
“Guess How Much I Love You” by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram
Little Nutbrown Hare is searching for ways to tell his dad how much he loves him – and ways to put off bedtime just a teeny bit longer. He comes up with one example after another, with Big Nutbrown Hare upping the ante until his little one falls asleep. At the end of the day, this classic bedtime story is the perfect way to show your child how much you love him.
“Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball” by Vicki Churchill and Charles Fuge
This cute bedtime story is about Little Wombat. He loves to be loud, play in the mud, and make funny faces at the other forest animals. But, at the end of the day, the one thing Little Wombat loves most is finding a warm place to curl up in a ball with his mama. Your child will fall in love with this adorable creature and all his crazy animal antics.
“Counting Kisses” by Karen Katz
Counting down kisses is a lovable, cute way to put your baby to sleep! From “ten little kisses on teeny tiny toes” to the final kiss on baby’s sleepy head, your child will feel cuddled and cozy while reading this book full of pastel colors and warm patterns. When the final kiss is delivered, your sleeping beauty will be resting peacefully.
“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak
It has been around for more than 40 years now and Where the Wild Things Are is still a book that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. When Max is sent to bed without supper, he dreams of sailing away to the land of Wild Things, where he becomes king. With its colorful and crazy artwork, children will be captivated by its silly and inventive magic. This will surely remain a favorite for years to come.
Written by Lori Strong, Certified Sleep Consultant and Owner of Strong Little Sleepers
Lori is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant through the Family Sleep Institute and Certified Happiest Baby Educator. She is the founder and owner of Strong Little Sleepers, which was started on the idea that all families need and deserve to get a good night’s sleep. Lori was the first certified child sleep consultant in Austin, Texas and was honored as Best Sleep Expert in the 2013 Austin Birth Awards. She is also a member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Lori combines her experience as an educator and a parent to offer customized sleep plans and support to families with children ages 0-6 across the country.
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