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somnio with newborns or small children

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In this article, you will learn how you can use somnio if you have a newborn or small children and what you should pay particular attention to during this phase of life.

Sleep with newborns or small children
The time with newborns or small children often brings special challenges for sleep. Nighttime interruptions, irregular sleeping hours, and overall lower restorative quality of sleep are common during this phase of life and in many cases unavoidable. This can be burdensome, but it is initially normal.

Can I use somnio during this phase of life?
somnio can also support you during this phase, but it is important to use the content flexibly and adapted to your current life situation. Not all techniques can always be implemented in everyday life with small children, and that is okay.

Bedtime restriction with small children
One component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is bedtime restriction, which aims to stabilize sleep and improve sleep efficiency. For some parents, this method can be helpful in finding a more stable day-night rhythm again, especially after birth. At the same time, bedtime restriction can create additional pressure during this phase of life, since sleep is often interrupted by the child and fixed sleeping hours are difficult to maintain.

Flexible handling of the training content
That is why the following especially applies here: Pay attention to what is good for you in your individual situation. Bedtime restriction is not a must. You can work through the training modules and implement the behavioral tips described in them in the way that is realistic for you – with or without bedtime restriction. It is possible at any time to pause individual techniques or adapt the training.

Self-care and realistic expectations
It is important that you do not put yourself under additional pressure. The sleep training is intended to support you, not burden you further. If your sleep is currently strongly determined by external factors, it may make more sense to focus on regular sleeping hours, short rest periods, and self-care. At a later point in time, when daily life has stabilized, you can try individual techniques again, including bedtime restriction.

When should you seek support?
If you are unsure which somnio content currently makes sense for you, feel free to contact our support team or consult a health care professional or psychotherapist.

somnio does not replace medical advice. If your sleep problems worsen significantly or you feel persistently very exhausted, you should seek medical advice.

Any questions?
If you have questions about the somnio app – both regarding content and technical issues – you can contact our support team at any time. You can reach us by email at support@somn.io or directly via the support feature in the app. We respond within 24 hours, seven days a week. You can reach us by phone Monday to Friday between 10:00 and 14:00 on 0341 978 528 48, excluding public holidays.