I wrote a post here about hiring a sleep coach. One of the best things I did! This helped get us on a good bedtime routine. When I was first working with Cash to go to sleep we had a quick routine. I would hold him for a minute, lay him in his bed and leave the room. After 6 weeks of him putting himself to sleep I decided it was time for both boys to go to sleep at the same time.
This is the bedtime routine that works for us.
6:30-6:45 pm Bath time and pajamas
6:45-7:30 pm Snack time, vitamins and a show
7:30-8:00 pm We read a story, I rock Cash for a few minutes, G lays in his bed, then I rock G for a few minutes after Cash is laying in his bed. G recently told me he likes it when I rock him too. Hey I am going to do this for as long as possible.
8:00-8:15 pm I sit in G's bed while they fall asleep. Sometimes this only takes 5 min and others 15 min. I enjoy this time sitting in there with them!
The boys each sleeps about 11 hours a night. Cash then naps for 2-3 hours each afternoon. This schedule works great for us. Both boys put themselves to sleep quietly. Cash doesn't even cry at this point. After I rock him, I lay him in his bed with his blanket and pillow. Once in awhile he was jabber, but for the most part he lays and is asleep within a couple minutes. I have sat with G as he goes to sleep since he started climbing out of his crib at 19 months old. I've thought maybe I should stop, but you know what he will be 10 before I know it and won't want me sitting with him. I am just going to soak up this time and enjoy it.
Kids thrive on routines! This routine has helped us set the expectation for our kids and makes night time much smoother. What is your bedtime routine?
This is the bedtime routine that works for us.
6:30-6:45 pm Bath time and pajamas
6:45-7:30 pm Snack time, vitamins and a show
7:30-8:00 pm We read a story, I rock Cash for a few minutes, G lays in his bed, then I rock G for a few minutes after Cash is laying in his bed. G recently told me he likes it when I rock him too. Hey I am going to do this for as long as possible.
8:00-8:15 pm I sit in G's bed while they fall asleep. Sometimes this only takes 5 min and others 15 min. I enjoy this time sitting in there with them!
The boys each sleeps about 11 hours a night. Cash then naps for 2-3 hours each afternoon. This schedule works great for us. Both boys put themselves to sleep quietly. Cash doesn't even cry at this point. After I rock him, I lay him in his bed with his blanket and pillow. Once in awhile he was jabber, but for the most part he lays and is asleep within a couple minutes. I have sat with G as he goes to sleep since he started climbing out of his crib at 19 months old. I've thought maybe I should stop, but you know what he will be 10 before I know it and won't want me sitting with him. I am just going to soak up this time and enjoy it.
Kids thrive on routines! This routine has helped us set the expectation for our kids and makes night time much smoother. What is your bedtime routine?
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