It can be a challenge to get children to quiet down for the night. When disruptions include the bedtime story request, jumping around, or even the surprise thirst request, bedtime rituals can start to feel like a marathon. Nommi Dolls can be your new bedtime companion. They are soft, calming, and can also be used to establish soothing and gentle nighttime practices.
Establishing calming bedtime habits can help improve sleep quality and get children to calm down for the night. When children have predictable night routines, they tend to transition faster to sleep, they sleep for a longer duration, and they have a more positive demeanor in the morning. Routines also help decrease bedtime struggle since they provide closure, rhythm, and predictability.
A soothing, familiar companion like a Nommi Doll can help children sleep and calm down for the night.🧸 The Nommi Nighttime Ritual: Calm, Comfort, and Connection
Here’s a guide to using your Nommi Doll for a calming, simple, and soothing bedtime routine your child will truly look forward to.
- The 5-Minute Quiet Cuddle
Spend a few minutes sitting and relaxing together in a soft light. Your child will talk about one happy thing from the day, and then, they will hold Nommi. It will help them transition from activity to calm reflection and help them build an emotional connection just before sleep.
- Lights Down, Voices Soft
About 30 minutes before bedtime, dimming the lights, and lower your voice. Then, for example, tell your child, “Nommi’s getting sleepy too.” This gentle cue helps set the tone for winding down.
- The Soft Breathing Game with Nommi
Lay Nommi on your child’s tummy. Then, count some slow breaths together: “Let’s help Nommi breathe to sleep — in for 3… out for 3.” This simple breathing exercise will help calm racing hearts and teach self-soothing skills, and even help little ones feel a sense of accomplishment.4. Storytime or Lullaby
Finish with a preferred tale or melody. Make it a little more special by making Nommi a character again — “Nommi is going on a dream adventure tonight.”
✅ Download Your Nommi Nighttime Checklist (Free!)
To keep things even easier, print a Nommi Nighttime Checklist and keep it by the bedside. It can have:
🪥 Brush teeth
🩳 Change into pajamas
📖 Read a story
🧘 Breathing with Nommi
💕 Quiet cuddle & lights out
You can even let the child check each one off — children love tracking their progress, and it gives them a feeling of authority over the entire bedtime process.
🌟 Consistency Creates Calm
The magic is not the Nommi Doll; it is the routine. Consistently performing a few basic steps every night structures the child’s body to anticipate rest. The doll simply makes that structure warm, playful, and emotionally safe.
When bedtime becomes a shared ritual — not a battle — everyone sleeps better.
Final Thought:
With a Nommi Doll to keep them company, bedtime transitions from stressful to soothing. It’s not just about drifting off to sleep; it’s about the feeling of safety, love, and the readiness to sleep. 🌙💤
