Baby Sleep: How the Emotional Reservoir Improves Falling Asleep and Nights
- Jessica de Tatappy
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
Taking the time to share quality time with your child is essential for their well-being. A well-filled "emotional reservoir" promotes a more peaceful and better-quality sleep. But what is the emotional reservoir, and how can you nourish it on a daily basis?
Emotional reservoir: key to baby's well-being and peaceful sleep
The emotional tank represents a child's need for love, security, and attention . Each day, this tank gradually empties as the child experiences moments of agitation, frustration, or fatigue. At the end of the day, a child whose tank is empty may be more irritable and have difficulty falling asleep.
Quality Time: A Secret to Getting Baby to Sleep Better
Devoting 100% of your available time to your child helps fill this emotional reservoir. These moments, when you are fully present, create a strong bond with your baby and provide essential emotional security .
Activities to do with baby to strengthen the bond and promote sleep
Here are some ideas for activities to share with your child to promote sleep:
1. Moments of play and exploration on a Tatappy mat
A comfortable play mat like Tatappy 's creates a safe and soothing space for interacting with your baby. Sit at their height, free from distractions (phone, TV), and share a moment of sensory awakening.
Play hide and seek with a cuddly toy
Tickle and kiss
Practice "tummy time" while talking softly to him
2. Establish a reassuring evening ritual
Bedtime is a key time to soothe your child. Here are some ideas:
A relaxing massage on your mat before putting on your pajamas (article dedicated to baby massage)
Sing a lullaby while rocking him
A story told in a subdued atmosphere
3. Hugs and skin-to-skin contact
Skin-to-skin contact, even after the first few months, remains an excellent way to replenish your baby's emotional well. Lie down on a soft rug and take the time to hold your baby close while breathing calmly.
4. Play with voice and gaze
Baby loves to hear your voice and meet your gaze. Take the time to talk to him, repeat his babbling, and respond to his facial expressions. These interactions strengthen the attachment bond and soothe your child.
A soothed baby sleeps better: the influence of the emotional reservoir on sleep
A baby whose emotional tank is full will fall asleep more easily and have a more restful sleep. This quality time reduces anxiety, promotes the secretion of melatonin (the sleep hormone), and allows them to gently soothe themselves.
Spending time with your child, without distractions, is a real key to their well-being and sleep. By offering them moments of presence on a comfortable play mat like those from Tatappy , you give them the emotional security they need to sleep well.
And you, what is your favorite quality time with your child?
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