Sloth Starts to Slumber - Tavelbok

My toddler actually giggles while we do the progressive muscle relaxation together, squeezing and releasing like the little sloth. It's become the calmest part of our whole evening, and I've noticed she's settling into her crib with way less fuss.

The bedtime routine has gone from a fight to a cooperative stretch session thanks to this book—my kid actually focuses on the progressive muscle relaxation steps, especially the "tight and loose" parts. It's short enough to hold their attention, and the calm tone really does wind things down.

My toddler actually does the little muscle tensing and relaxing along with the story now, it’s become our favorite wind-down book. The simple rhymes and sleepy sloth illustrations really set the mood for bedtime without any screens needed.