Top tips for getting to sleep at Christmas

Here at Newsround HQ, we have been counting down the sleeps until Christmas.

The whole festive period is so exciting but that can make it a bit more difficult to get to sleep, when you're thinking about how much fun you will have the next day.

So we spoke to sleep expert Dr Claire Halsey to find out some top tips for getting a good night's sleep, so you're all refreshed and well rested to play with all your new toys.

Here's what she had to say!

Things that you can do during the day

Video caption, Things to do during the day

What to do right before bed

Video caption, Things to do right before bed

Advice if you wake up in the middle of the night

Video caption, Sleep tips if you wake in the night