My shinx, Sparky, is a recent adoption and he likes sleeping on my legs at night. The only issue is that he lights up in his sleep so I wake up to him glowing with energy. This light also wakes him up and then he cries for me to pet him because he sees I’m up. This usually all happens at 2-4 am and it messes with my sleep schedule. How can I prevent this?

Invest in a sleeping mask for yourself and a pokémon-sized one for your shinx. Additionally, consider giving your shinx a blanket. The point is, your main problem is your shinx’s light (as lighting up is an unconscious action I doubt you’ll be able to prevent), so the more of it you can cover up, the easier it will be to sleep. This may be uncomfortable at first, but you may find yourself growing used to a mask over time.

Alternatively, try drinking herbal tea (chamomile for yourself; catnip for your shinx) to relax before going to bed. Some studies suggest that the more relaxed a pokémon is before it falls asleep, the less likely it will use its more passive abilities during its rest.

Best of luck, anonymous!