Meanings
- uncountableThe time at which one sleeps or goes to sleep.
The hugs and kisses associated with sleeptime are noticeably absent in correction.
1995, Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam, “Some Thoughts about Discipline”, in On Becoming Babywise; Book Two: Parenting Your Pre-Toddler Five to Fifteen Months, Multnomah Books, →ISBN, page 952 more examples
Caretaking routines associated with sleeptime and mealtime, shopping and housework—all of these are potential opportunities for children to achieve new levels of independence, or to cling to babyish ways.
1985, Marilyn Segal, Don Adcock, “Daily Living”, in Your Child at Play: One to Two Years, New York, N.Y.: Newmarket Press, →ISBN, page 83Follow a set ritual that lets your baby know sleeptime is approaching, for example, a meal, a bath, a story, and then to bed (or whatever else best fits your schedule).
1987, Charles E. Schaefer, Michael R. Petronko, “Why Babies Cry at Night”, in Teach Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night, New York, N.Y.: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, →ISBN, pages 26–27Synonyms: bedtime, sleepytime
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe time at which one sleeps or goes to sleep.
Origin
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