Bedtime Cartoons & Sleep Routine 2025

A consistent bedtime routine is one of the most important things for healthy child development. Many families include a short cartoon as part of winding down before sleep. Here's how to do it right with KidsToon TV.

Best Calming Cartoons for Bedtime

• ▸Little Baby Bum: Gentle lullabies and nursery rhymes, perfect for winding down.
• ▸Hey Duggee: Short, calm episodes with positive messages.
• ▸Peppa Pig: Familiar characters, gentle storylines, consistent pace.
• ▸BabyBus: Soft music and slow animations ideal for pre-sleep.
• ▸Super Simple Songs: Calming educational songs that help transition to sleep.

The Perfect Bedtime Cartoon Routine

• ▸1. Start 30 minutes before target bedtime.
• ▸2. Set the KidsToon TV sleep timer to 15-20 minutes.
• ▸3. Choose a gentle, familiar channel (avoid exciting or new shows).
• ▸4. Dim the room lights while watching.
• ▸5. When the timer stops, transition to books or quiet talk.
• ▸6. Lights out within 10 minutes of screen off.

Using the Sleep Timer

KidsToon TV's built-in <a href="/guide/cartoon-sleep-timer-guide" class="text-kid-purple hover:underline">sleep timer</a> is designed exactly for this. Click the clock icon below any video, set 15 or 30 minutes, and the video automatically pauses. No negotiations with your child — the "TV decided to sleep too!"

What to Avoid Before Bed

• ▸Action-packed cartoons with loud sounds or fight scenes.
• ▸New or unfamiliar shows that might be overstimulating.
• ▸Screens brighter than necessary — use dark mode on KidsToon TV.
• ▸Sessions longer than 20 minutes right before bed.