{"id":78035,"date":"2023-02-03T14:19:37","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T11:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog?p=78035"},"modified":"2023-02-08T23:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T20:11:22","slug":"how-to-establish-a-bedtime-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-establish-a-bedtime-routine","title":{"rendered":"How to Establish A Bedtime Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Establishing a bedtime routine is an important part of your baby’s development. Consistency in a bedtime routine is very important to foster healthy sleep habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

A baby will be more relaxed if they know what\u2019s coming next. A bedtime routine offers this predictability which is very important for getting quality sleep. <\/span><\/p>\n

Research <\/a>shows that a consistent bedtime routine can <\/span>help an infant sleep better<\/span> with fewer and shorter late-night wake-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n

A bedtime routine is also good for parents since it offers a specific time period to spend with your baby. It is something you can plan depending on your family\u2019s schedule, and it may be the coziest way of transitioning from a busy day to a tranquil night. <\/span><\/p>\n\n

When should you start a bedtime routine?<\/span><\/h2>\n

According to experts, there is no good or bad time for starting a bedtime routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Routines are all about consistency and should be flexible according to your baby’s changing needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Establishing a bedtime routine may not be the first thing you think of as soon as you get home from the hospital with your newborn. In the first days of life your newborn has to recover from the effort of being born. And so you do!<\/span><\/p>\n

But some experts say that you can actually start a bedtime routine with your baby from day one since it doesn\u2019t have to be <\/span>a rigid or strict schedule.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Always remember that newborns don\u2019t have a predictable sleep schedule that you can set in accordance with the clock. And they don\u2019t have a sense of day and night. Their circadian rhythm needs some time to develop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before your baby is 6 weeks old,<\/span><\/strong> you can focus on two main things: making sure they get enough sleep and engaging in activities that appear to relax them. Knowing what you should include in their bedtime routine when you are ready is important.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can start establishing a consistent bedtime routine when your baby is around <\/span>6 to 8 weeks. <\/span><\/strong>This is when your baby may begin to settle into a more predictable sleep schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

Newborn bedtime routine ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n

As mentioned before, <\/span>newborn bedtime routines don\u2019t have to be rigid or strict since your baby is still adjusting to life outside the womb. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the first few days, you should do whatever you can to ensure your baby is getting the care, love, and sleep they need. Establishing a consistent and strict sleep routine should not be your first priority. <\/span><\/p>\n

That means that engaging in activities such as:<\/span><\/p>\n