Holiday Travel with Kids: Keeping Sleep Routines on Track
Traveling for family holiday plans can be exciting for kids, but longer car rides, flights, and changing environments can be a lot for their sleep schedules to handle. As a parent, you want them to enjoy the season without feeling overtired, restless, or overwhelmed, especially when bedtime routines are interrupted.
One of the best ways to support healthy sleep while traveling is to maintain familiar bedtime habits. Aim for consistent bedtimes when possible, even if this means adjusting across time zones, and encourage short, quiet periods during busy travel days to help them reset. Limiting sugar intake and heavy meals right before bed, as well as excessive screen time, is also an excellent option for young kids to help make their routines consistent.
Children who snore, breathe through their mouths, or struggle to settle at night may find that these symptoms worsen when holiday changes disrupt their routines. Quality sleep plays a crucial role in healthy breathing and development, which is why maintaining a routine is essential, even trips.
At Sleep Better Lexington, Dr. Trish Takacs and our team help families understand how sleep and airway health work together to promote optimal sleep. For children experiencing sleep-disordered breathing, our gentle, custom oral appliance therapy provides a practical and non-invasive way to support better rest throughout the year.Because every child deserves to wake up refreshed, focused, and ready to enjoy time with the people they love.