21/08/2025
Last night, I had a hot shower before getting dinner sorted.
Afterwards, I got into my PJs and had a wee lie down on my bed to rest and gather energy for the evening rhythm our family has...
As I was lying on my bed, I progressively became hotter and more uncomfortable as my body hadn't been able to cool down after the shower adequately before I got pjs on.
This is a real-life example of why we should be considering bath temperature for our little ones, especially if a bath is a part of the bedtime routine.
If the bath is too warm and too close to bedtime, they will feel hot and uncomfortable and struggle to get to sleep.
Fun fact: Our core body temperature is actually at its highest in the late afternoon/evening. So pair this biological factor with a bath that's too warm, and it makes for one HOT child who might have issues falling asleep.
If having a bath is part of your bedtime, make sure it is cooler rather than hotter and far enough away from actual sleep time so the body has time to regulate itself temperature wise.
Had you ever considered bath temperature might imapct bedtimes?
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