I’ve been consistent with both my kiddos since coming home from the hospital. They are 19 months and 4 months old. Who upstairs around 630 every evening no matter what. Bath if needed. Jammies. We read books, sing songs, snuggle. I nurse lo. Then at 730 I take my oldest to brush her teeth. My partner takes lo, swaddles him, makes him a bottle if needed. I rub lavender essential oil on myself and my partner. We turn on white noise. He bounces baby to sleep on the edge of the bed and puts him in the crib. I turn on white noise and stars night light in my daughters room and rock her to sleep. Put her in the crib and cover her up. If all goes well both are sleeping by 8/830. My eldest has been sleeping in her crib in her room through the night since she was about 8 months old. My 4 month old has been in his crib since day we came home - we have a bed in his room and plan to go back to our room soon. Figured it be easier cause we won’t have to transition him- already used to his room. All the little things we do as part of our routine create sleep signals.
Bed time routines?
What are your bedtime routines for newborns/infants? I’m a FTM and my LO turns 8 weeks old tomorrow and I’d heard this was a good age to introduce a bedtime routine and start getting her more on a schedule.
I’m interested in all the details! What time do you start and what time are they put to bed? Do you feed at the beginning or end? Are you consistent every night or can it be flexible? Does it work lol? Thanks!
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