Play to Sleep™
Play to Sleep is an innovative approach to sleep education, integrating play-based interventions to support healthy sleep habits. Designed for sleep consultants, OTs, doulas, and parenting professionals, our mission is to bridge the gap between play and sleep science.
The Missing Link in Sleep
Helping Children Sleep Through the Power of Play
Sleep is a skill that develops over time—and play is one of the best ways to build it. Play to Sleep is a research-based approach that integrates play into sleep education, offering practical, science-backed strategies for sleep consultants, occupational therapists, doulas, and parenting professionals.
Why Play Matters for Sleep
✔ Encourages Self-Regulation – Play helps children develop emotional control, an essential foundation for healthy sleep.
✔ Reduces Bedtime Anxiety – Storytelling, role-play, and movement-based play provide gentle ways to process fears about sleep.
✔ Supports Sleep Transitions – From newborns to preschoolers, play can make bedtime routines smoother and more engaging.
✔ Works Across Disciplines – Sleep professionals, OTs, and doulas can integrate play into their practice to support families in a developmentally appropriate way
Explore Our Resources
Learn how to use play to improve children’s sleep.
Articles
Free support for parents and professionals with with research-based insights on play and sleep.
Professional Training
COMING SOON! A course designed to help professionals integrate play into their sleep support.
Practical Tools
Activity guides, storytelling techniques, and movement-based strategies to help children sleep better.