Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Bedtime Stories: Sleep 101

This is the second part of my post about JOHNSON’S® Baby Bedtime Discoveries: Bedtime A to Zzz’s.

Experts devote time to study the science of sleep. Yes, sleep is now a science too. It has been proven that our body releases growth hormones while we are sleeping. Kids most especially need the best sleep possible for their growth. While the kids are sleeping, their body can produce up to 3x growth hormones, but is always dependent on how peaceful and the amount of time the baby is asleep.

First let us look on the Science of Sleep and what happens as we close our eyes and drift off to la la land. Sleep has two stages. The NREM and REM. Mammals and birds are the only creature that experience this stages of sleep. Both has distinct physiological and neurological characteristics.

REM or Rapid Eye Movement is another sleep stage where it is characterized by rapid eye movement. Dreams that are vividly recalled by a person usually happens during this stage . REM compromises 20% to 25% of total adult’s sleep time. In infant though, REM contributes 80% to their total sleep time.

NREM or Non Rapid Eye Movement stage compromises 75% to 80% of our sleep time. It is divided into stages, each stages having a distinct characteristic One stage that we are familiar is when we dream of being in a near death situation and we can’t breathe or we can’t move. This happens because our muscles starts to relax but our mind is still half conscious of our environment. After that stage our body and mind enters the deep sleep stage.

And during this time or just when a baby entered deep sleep stage, the highest amount of growth hormones are released. So if your has a better and deeper sleep, the MORE growth hormones are released! And what you must know, growth hormones are at its best production stage during the early life. The best gift you can give to your baby is to maximize the release of growth hormones on her body and that is by providing her a better and deeper sleep.

So how much sleep does the kid needs?

Although every kid has different needs, below are some guidelines on how much sleep a kid need:

If your kid’s sleep stat is close to the above stats, rest assured as your baby i getting enough sleep, but if not, you certainly need to help your kids attain a good night sleep. So what can we do?

First let us define what is a GOOD NIGHT SLEEP. so I would like to share with you The ABC of Better Baby Sleep.

A regular bedtime routine
Be in bed before 9PM
Children should fall to sleep on their own.

It is very interesting to note how a bedtime routine can reduce the lenght of time needed to fall sleep. It can also reduced the times the baby awakes at night and even so the time needed to make the baby sleep again. The best part about it is baby’s sleep time increased and Mom’s anxiety and tension reduced to more than 50%!

Think about it moms, an increased in our baby’s sleep and reduced stress for us. And if you think I am just blabbing, go on and CLICK HERE for the more detailed explanations.

As for the routine, we till have Friday for that! See yah!

Later With The Driving

OK, I am done sending out my gratitude to all the Marce club for their wonderful gift to me. I am very overwhelmed by the love you showed me.

Anyways, I was asking hubby to get out and buy me frappuccino and ham and cheese croissant from Starbucks. He said yes but only later because according to him, he never likes driving at night. Motorcycles are everywhere during this time and it was hard to deal with them. I knew what he means as most of them are always itching to get ahead. And for sure not a lot of them heard about pleasanton motorcycle accident attorney. A company that will advise them in case they met an accident. I think motorcycles are the most prone to road accidents. They usually go whenever they want not even thinking if their motorcycle will fit into it. And yes, that is one the reason why I don’t want to learn how to drive, I cannot deal with motorcycle drivers.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

I celebrated my birthday twice. Yesterday and Today. Actually I have no plans on celebrating m birthday yesterday, maybe a penne in meat sauce will do but Kayil insisted on a party. According to him, if I will not throw a party, I would remain 27. He says, that people will not know that I just turned a year older since I did not celebrate it. He wants me to invite my mommy friends like Tita Fedhz with her mother , which is Tita Kaye and all the rest of my friends who were here last Dec 27. He wants Tita Cathy (a friend from his school) and Tita Joana (or Paula to you) to be here too.. and yes some litson from Tita Seiko too (and a pacifier, he enjoyed it)..

I don’t know but it’s hard for me to say no to Kayil, aside from the fact that I love party and I love to cook. So there, forgive me if I was not able to invite all of you.. it’s a last minute call. we had pasta, tacos and cake (from hubby)..and lots of kwento.. So here is my bday here at home:

And for the “online party” which happened yesterday.. my gawd! I was SURPRISED with your tag (basahin mo ang resbak ko dito) and seeing my face all over.. ungas din ako no.. talagang nag post ako ng pic last week no.. daya nyo! To think I was teasing Niko about it… telling her, I will make a banner for me.. nyahaha

Kaye: hindi ko tinuloy binasa ung sa baba, una pa lang naiyak na ako eh…

Kikz: thanks Kikz.. I am really glad and thankful for you too

Seiko: I feel the same Mare, that I ound a family here in blogniverse and I am glad that I am included in yuor blogmily (family on blogniverse)

Chris: I am honored too and thanks for visiting us.. I was deeply touched.

Niko: You got me Mare, you got me!

Gene: Thanks for all the prayers Mare. Everyday, I thank God for giving me the chance to be one of your friends.

Liz: You can never offend me Mare.. ano ka ba parehas tayong cowboy at bastos.. haha..

Fedhz: ayus lang no, natawa naman ako.. hagalpak wahaha

Mye: I know, super ngarag ka.. ang danda ng banner hehe.. Thanks! I had a blast!

Yami: Thanks a lot Mare.. at sana nga makabili ako ng bigger ka hehe.. next event.. punta ka na hehe

Beng: Thanks ate Beng.. all you guys made my dream come true, a happy blogmily (family in blogniverse) 🙂

Paula: don’t cook ha.. e ang sarap ng kain natin.. yes dear, you are my lakwatsa partner. I can’t wait for Z’s sister so I can finally call you Marce… thanks for always attending my “parties”

Although I did enjoy my birthday.. I feel guilty.. it’s my DSLR bday too and I was not able to finish my “gift” for her… haaysss… you really can’t have everything ‘no..good thing that I had the best of both worlds.

To all those who greeted me on YM.. Thanks.. sorry I was not able to reply.. though I was online, I was not on my desk.. got busy preparing for the “party” that I even missed turning my PC off.