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Sleep Tight

Song type: Calm
Language: English
Age group: 0-2, 3-5

How to use this rhyme with babies

Rock your baby gently in your arms as you sing this song softly to help with your bedtime routine. You can personalise the song by replacing the line 'sleep well' with your baby's name: 'close your eyes my darling, [name] sleep tight'.

Lullabies can help with bedtime routines but are also great to soothe and comfort at any time of the day.

How to use this rhyme with toddlers

Help your toddler understand the meaning of the words by pointing to their pyjamas, bed, pillow, etc. You can incorporate some actions to represent the words (e.g. twinkling fingers for stars). You can personalise the song by replacing the line 'sleep well' with your toddler's name: 'close your eyes my darling, [name] sleep tight.'

Lullabies can help with bedtime routines but are also great to soothe and comfort at any time of the day.

How to use this rhyme with 3–5 year olds

Children love routines and familiarity, share this song at bedtime to help soothe and comfort your child as you wind down for bedtime. You can personalise the song by replacing the line 'sleep well' with your child's name: 'close your eyes my darling, [name] sleep tight.'

Sleep Tight lyrics

Here are your pyjamas,

Here’s your cosy bed,

Time to go to sleep,

And rest your sleepy head.

The stars have come out shining,

The sun has said goodnight,

Close your eyes my darling,

Sleep well, sleep tight.