Daylight saving time 2019: What to know, when it begins

As daylight saving time approaches this weekend, Michiganders might want to start prepping now for losing an hour of sleep.

While most cellphones and other devices take care of the time change automatically, traditional clocks need to be adjusted manually when the time changes at 2 a.m. Sunday. (Yes, unfortunately, that makes it 3 a.m.)

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Nice weather Sunday

At least temperatures may not be as challenging as losing an hour.

According to the National Weather Service, Sunday is expected to bring temperatures of a high of 49 degrees and low of 31 degrees, at least three times higher than Tuesday's low of 9 degrees. Rain is likely, however, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.

Heart attacks increase

According to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in Michigan. And losing an hour of sleep thanks to daylight saving time may affect the heart.

According to the American College of Cardiology, a 2014 study concluded that heart attacks increase by 24 percent the Monday after spring forward in Michigan, compared with a 21 percent drop the Tuesday after the end of daylight saving time in the fall.

The study, which included a database of non-federal hospitals in Michigan, recorded an average of 32 patients having a heart attack on any other Monday. The study recorded at least an additional eight heart attacks on Monday following the spring time change.

Tips for good night's sleep

According to the nonprofit Better Sleep Council, here are tips to get through the one-hour change:

• Plan for seven to eight hours of sleep every day. That can be accomplished by setting your bedtime from the time you need to wake up. Once a bedtime is set, stick with it.
• Go to bed at least 15 minutes earlier than your set bedtime days before the time change. Make sure the room is dark and quiet. Try taking a bath to help with a relaxed bedtime.
• Finish meals and snacks at least two to three hours before bedtime to allow for digestion. Limit coffee in the morning and stop drinking alcohol early in the evening. Avoid smoking before going to bed.
• Should replace mattress if it's older than seven years.  "The twice-annual time change is a good time to evaluate your mattress and pillows to determine if it is time to replace them," said The Better Sleep Council.
• Stay active during the day.  End your workout two hours before bedtime. Taking a 20-minute nap during the day can help prepare you for your usual bedtime.

Help children prepare

The Better Sleep Council notes that parents should help their children prepare for the time change. Adjust their naps to 10 to 15 minutes each day leading to daylight saving time. Develop a regular bedtime schedule.

Keep the room dark even if there is still daylight. Keep your children's room cool. Babies can wear pajamas heavy enough to keep warm and older children can sleep with a comfy blanket.

According to sleepbabylove.com, a small shine of light in the morning will adjust your child's body clock.

But more importantly, know your child. Does a missed nap affect their behavior? Keep track of how your child reacts to the new time change.

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