Sensory Issues: Some children struggle with sensory issues more than others. From uncomfortable to sheets to blanket weight, these things can distract your child from sleep.
If your child is sensitive to outside noise, consider investing in a white noise machine.
Or if they are distracted by any bit of light entering their room, invest in blackout curtains.
Also pay careful attention to what you are dressing them in for bed – scratchy material and itchy fabrics can be especially distracting to a child with sensory needs.
For children that love the feeling of being cuddled, some moms have found success with weighted blankets – which apply pressure to the child’s body and come in all different weights and sizes!