Our Bedtime Routine Game Changer for Kids
- Sarah French
- Apr 8
- 3 min read
If you have a little one who’s full of energy even after dinner, you know the struggle of winding them down at night. For our son, bedtime used to be a real challenge—lots of stalling, tossing, turning, and that classic “I’m not tired!” energy. But after trying a few natural solutions and creating a consistent bedtime routine, everything changed.
In this post, I’m sharing exactly what we do every night, the natural products we use (we’re obsessed with Rowe Casa Organics), and how this bedtime routine has helped our son calm down, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer.
Whether you’re a tired mama looking for a sleep solution or just trying to create a more peaceful evening for your family, I hope this helps!
🌙 Why a Bedtime Routine Matters (Especially for Energetic Kids)
Kids thrive on consistency, and when their bodies and brains know what to expect, it’s so much easier for them to settle. But if your child is anything like mine—nonstop energy from sunup to sundown—getting into a relaxed state before bed takes a little extra help.
That’s where our natural bedtime routine has been a game changer.
💤 Step-by-Step: Our Natural Bedtime Routine
We try to follow this every night. It’s calming, intentional, and full of products we trust to be safe, effective, and non-toxic.
This was the first thing that made a noticeable difference. We started giving our son Rowe Casa’s Tart Cherry Sleep Support and couldn’t believe how much more relaxed he became at bedtime.
🛏️ Why Tart Cherry? Tart cherries are rich in natural melatonin—the hormone your body produces to signal sleep. This gentle blend also includes chamomile and Valerian root, both traditionally used to promote relaxation and calm the nervous system.
👉 It’s a simple liquid supplement that tastes great and works wonders!
Next, we massage a little Rowe Casa Magnesium Gel onto his feet. It’s become a sweet, bonding moment that he actually looks forward to every night.
💆♂️ Why Magnesium? Magnesium is essential for over 300 processes in the body. A deficiency can lead to sleep issues, anxiety, muscle tension, and more. The best part? Topical magnesium is highly absorbable without causing tummy troubles. This gel includes calming essential oils too, so it doubles as a mini massage and relaxation boost.
We alternate between the Deep Sleep Salve and Deep Sleep Essential Oil blend, depending on the night. A little rubbed onto his chest or wrists works like magic.
🌿 Why We Love It: These blends use lavender and cedarwood—two essential oils known to trigger serotonin in the brain, which converts to melatonin. It helps his body get into sleep mode naturally and gently.
Okay, this one is his favorite. Every night, he proudly sprays the Rowe Casa Deep Sleep Spray onto his pillow and blanket.
🌬️ Why It Works: It’s calming and smells amazing. This step is all about creating an environment that tells his brain it’s time to rest. Plus, it’s free of synthetic fragrances, so I don’t worry about what he’s breathing in.
Right before lights out, we turn on our Lumebox red light therapy panel in his room. It’s the final piece of our routine—and honestly, one of the coolest tools we’ve added to our home.
🔴 What is Red Light Therapy? Red light helps the body produce melatonin, lowers cortisol, and encourages cellular regeneration—making it great for calming down before bed. It’s also used for skin healing, mood support, immune function, and more. Total win.
We use it for just 10–15 minutes while we do books or quiet time. He loves the soft glow, and I love what it’s doing for his sleep and overall health.
💖 Why We Love Rowe Casa Organics
If you’re new to Rowe Casa—welcome to your new obsession. This company offers safe, non-toxic, all-natural products for the entire family. From wellness to skincare to home essentials, every single product is made with high-quality, clean ingredients you can trust. I truly feel better knowing I’m using products that support my child’s health instead of adding to his toxic load.
🛌 Final Thoughts: Consistency is Key
This routine has been such a gift to our family. My once-wild little guy now gets excited for “relax time,” and we’ve noticed less bedtime resistance, fewer wake-ups, and better mornings overall.
If you’re struggling with bedtime in your house, I hope this gives you some helpful ideas. Give it a try, tweak it to your family’s rhythm, and most of all—stick with it!
You’ve got this, mama. 💛
Sarah
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