More from MamásLatinas: 9 Tips on getting your toddler to sleep better
Sleeping is your body's chance to heal and recover itself from the day's activities. Not to mention, it also boosts the body's immune system, can improve concentration and productivity, and can even keep the wrinkles away. So, it's important that you're getting enough hours of sleep every night. Plus, being well-rested just feels good.
Dr. Sujay Kansagra, director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and Mattress Firm's sleep health expert, says getting a good night's rest all comes down to proper sleep hygiene. "Simply put, it's a combination of behaviors and environmental factors that can help or hurt our sleep." Sleep hygiene can include anything from the flow of your nighttime routine to the comfort level of your mattress. A simple change, like switching up your pillows, can make all the difference.
By making a few easy changes, you can be on your way to counting sheep in no time. Here are some tips you can follow to make sure that you're catching as many Zs as you can every night.