Sleepytime Calm: Creating a Bedtime Routine That Works (with a Little Help from PatchO)

Hello, I’m Hazel — quiet, gentle, and here for the cuddly calm at the end of the day. Bedtime doesn’t have to be a struggle. With a few simple steps and a cozy PatchO patch nearby, we can turn the end of the day into something soft and soothing.


Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battle. With a simple, consistent routine, your evenings can become a time of calm connection, instead of chaos.

At PatchO, we believe bedtime is a powerful opportunity to slow down, snuggle up, and help your child feel safe and settled. Here’s how.

1. Start with a Wind-Down Window

Begin transitioning 30-60 minutes before lights-out:

  • Dim the lights
  • Put away screens
  • Use soft voices and calming music

Insight: Predictable cues signal to the brain that it’s time for sleep.

2. Bathe, Brush, Pajamas

Simple self-care steps create security and routine. A warm bath also helps relax the body by lowering core temperature post-bath.

3. Quiet Play & Story Time

Choose calming activities: puzzles, drawing, or snuggling up with a book.

PatchO Tip: Pair story time with a PatchO patch near your child’s pyjamas or pillow for added bedtime calm.

4. Add a Soothing Scent

This is where PatchO shines. Our patches use safe, 100% natural essential oils to promote relaxation and support sleep.

Let your child choose their Pal:

  • Hazel the Microbat for bedtime comfort
  • Opal the Sugar Glider for connection and security

How to use: Stick the patch on clothing or a surface near the bed (not skin). The scent lasts 6–8 hours.

5. A Final Connection 

End with love:

  • Sing a short song
  • Share one thing you're proud of from the day
  • Say goodnight to each other and also their PatchO Pal
  • Give goodnight kiss / hug to each other

Routine builds safety, scent builds calm, and connection builds trust.

A Gentle Closing Thought

Sleep comes more easily when a child feels connected, calm, and safe. With a little consistency and a comforting scent from their favourite PatchO Pal, bedtime becomes a moment you both look forward to.

💤 Sweet dreams, Hazel the Microbat

Ready to bring more calm and connection to your family’s day?

From morning routines to emotional wobbles and bedtime wind-downs, PatchO offers gentle, feel-good support — with a little help from nature and a playful friend by your side.

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Hazel the microbat - patchO pal comfort companion for kids

✍️ Written by the PatchO Team
🦇 Shared with softness by Hazel the Microbat
Hazel is gentle, quiet, and loves peaceful corners. She’s perfect for bedtime, sensitive emotions, or helping little ones wind down after a big, bright day.

About PatchO
At PatchO, we’re a small Aussie team on a mission to inspire families to embrace life’s adventures — big and small. Our Comfort Companions are thoughtfully designed to support connection, play, and meaningful moments together. Whether you’re navigating bedtime, busy mornings, or emotional ups and downs, we’re here to help make everyday rhythms feel calmer, more connected, and a little more magical — with the support of nature and our friendly PatchO Pals.

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