* We instituted
a strict bedtime routine (bath, boob, lullaby) and put him in the crib swaddled but with one arm out for thumb - sucking, usually at least half - awake.
Whether bath - time is part of
a strict bedtime routine, Daddy's time for one - on - one interaction, or a fun cool - down activity for your muddy toddler, there seems to be a lot of gear that goes into having a rewarding bath.
Not exact matches
He's always had a
strict routine, and the same
bedtime in the same bed, in the same room..
Now, for the last five days, we've been on a
strict 3 hour schedule starting at 8 am: 8, 11, 2, 5, 8, then start
bedtime routine at 930 and feed last bottle at 10 pm, then put down for night at around 1030.
But with a
strict bedtime, Brody has gotten into a sleep
routine and mom and dad are able to spend time together before we go to bed for the night.
I was pretty
strict about a
bedtime routine.
Fact: Just because you stick to a
routine does not mean that you have to be regimental and
strict at
bedtime; encourage your child to relax during the evening by spending time with them, bathing them, reading them a story and playing soothing music to them; this way they understand that it is bed time and they will learn that this mean they have to go to sleep.
We tried a super
strict routine of bath, dim the lights, give cup of milk, read stories, snuggle and off to bed for weeks hoping that would make
bedtime smoother.