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A child who gets an energy boost in the tub, for example, probably shouldn’t have bath time as part of their bedtime routine. Toddler bedtime chart. Share on Pinterest Illustration by Alyssa Kiefer.

Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal.

"Get into a bedtime routine ASAP. We started with bath time and read a few books before having the kids lay down with a monitor that played music and a light show on the ceiling." — Melanie Feretich ...