JanuaRY 2025

Better bedtimes begin with how children feel: physically, emotionally, and neurologically.

In this article, we explore the deep connection between touch, scent, and sleep and how parents can use these senses to build a more peaceful nighttime experience.
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A 2020 study in Early Human Development found that massage in infants significantly improved sleep quality, reduced crying, and even supported cognitive development. 
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Why Touch Matters: The Power Of Skin-To-Skin

Touch is one of the first senses to develop in the womb. It remains one of the most profound tools for bonding and regulation in early life.

 

When you gently massage your child during a bedtime routine, it:


- Stimulates the vagus nerve, which slows heart rate and supports digestion
- Triggers the release of oxytocin, the “bonding hormone”
- Reduces levels of cortisol (the stress hormone)
- Enhances emotional security and parent-child connection

 

A 2020 study in Early Human Development found that massage in infants significantly improved sleep quality, reduced crying, and even supported cognitive development.

Why Scent Is More Than Just Pleasant

Scent is processed by the olfactory bulb, which connects directly to the limbic system; the brain’s emotional and memory center. This means smell is deeply linked to both mood and routine formation.

 

When used consistently at bedtime, calming scents can:


- Cue the brain that it’s time to relax and rest
- Evoke feelings of safety, predictability, and warmth
- Reinforce neural associations that support sleep readiness

 

Blue Tansy, the hero ingredient in Ahmi’s balm, is known for its calming and emotionally balancing properties. When paired with nightly rituals, its scent becomes a predictive signal that it’s time to sleep.

Sensory Stacking: The Science Of Combined Inputs

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In sensory neuroscience, we refer to “sensory stacking”, using multiple calming inputs together to create a stronger emotional and physiological effect.

 

In the case of bedtime:


- Touch via a gentle balm massage
- Scent from a familiar botanical oil
- Sound from soothing lullabies or white noise

 

These work in harmony to:


- Lower arousal in the nervous system
- Increase melatonin production
- Build a reliable, multi-sensory sleep cue

 

Over time, this helps a child shift into sleep with less resistance and more comfort.

How To Apply This At Home

Here’s a 5-minute wind-down ritual any parent can try:


1. Warm a small amount of balm between your palms.
2. Gently massage your child’s legs, feet, or back with slow, rhythmic motions.
3. Inhale together — letting your child breathe in the comforting scent.
4. Play soft music or a lullaby in the background.
5. Transition to a story or soft cuddle before lights out.

 

When repeated consistently, these small moments become a powerful emotional anchor for your child.

Calm Is A Sensory Experience

Sleep is not something we command, it’s something we create space for. By tuning into your child’s sensory needs, you build a bedtime ritual that doesn’t just “get the job done”, it nurtures the bond between you.

 

At Ahmi, we’ve designed our balm to support that sensory connection: through touch, scent, and stillness.

 

Because better sleep doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from feeling more safe, more connected, and more at peace.

 

Try our bedtime balm tonight, and begin your own sensory ritual.
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Ahmi is a 100% natural, waterless balm — crafted without preservatives, fillers, or synthetics. Gentle enough for newborns, yet powerful enough to replace rash cream, eczema cream, daily moisturizer, and bedtime balm, it’s the one jar every parent can trust.

At its heart is Blue Tansy, a rare botanical prized in luxury skincare for its vivid blue hue and antioxidant-rich, calming properties. Paired with nutrient-dense butters and oils, it soothes irritation, deeply hydrates, and protects delicate skin from dryness and flare-ups.

Every jar is made in the USA with just eight purposeful ingredients:

  • Blue Tansy & Roman Chamomile — to calm skin and senses

  • Shea, Cocoa & Coconut Butter — to moisturize and protect

  • Jojoba Oil & Beeswax — to lock in hydration

  • Vitamin E — to support skin repair

No water. No fillers. No synthetic fragrance. Just pure, purposeful care in every swipe.

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