Adults are not typically affected by daylight-saving time, but the change can turn an infant’s world upside-down. Many parents worry that springing ahead just one hour will cause chaos to their little one’s sleep routine.

A whopping 77 percent of parents with children ages 4 and younger are concerned with daylight saving time affecting their children’s sleep patterns, according to a recent Pampers survey.

“Many parents experience anxiety about modifying sleep schedules,” said Kim West, a child sleep expert, family therapist, and author of “Good Night, Sleep Tight.” “Infants 5 months and older have more established sleep patterns, so by taking a proactive approach, you can help them adjust well so you both can get quality rest without frustration.”

Daylight-saving time started at 2 a.m. Sunday. West offers these tips to help children adjust:

Make napping a priority. A well-napped child will handle the change in routine better.

Select a transition method. For babies or those younger children who are having trouble with change, a gradual schedule migration is best. Start by making a 30-minute adjustment to all meals, snacks and naps. Stick to this schedule for three days and then add another 30 minutes so you are fully adjusted to the full-hour change.

Beware of screen time. At least 30 minutes before bed, make sure there are no bright lights or screens around your child. These lights interfere with the necessary melatonin production to make your child sleepy.

Use black-out shades. Controlling the light in a room can help your child adjust and sleep better. If you do not already have them, consider installing room-darkening shades.

Wake up to light. Expose your child to bright sunlight in the mornings by fully opening the shades. If it’s pleasant outside, consider taking a morning walk. Exposure to natural light first thing in the morning will help to reset his internal clock more quickly (and yours, too).

Be flexible. Some children will need a gradual transition. Be as consistent as possible, but be aware of your child’s sleepy cues and make this transition slowly if necessary. Some children will need a few weeks to fully adjust.