What kinda bedtime routine do you have for your kids?

Question

I want to start a bedtime routine for my two kids, 2 yr and 4 mo. Can someone tell me how to go about it?

Answer 1

Brush teeth, potty break, read a book in bed and lights out.

Answer 2

We have five kids 12, 9, 5, 4, 2 and the key is consistency. Our kids get bathed by 6:30-7:00, get a snack, then start getting things ready for the next day, and are in bed by 8:30-9:00. We have stuck with this routine since the oldest was a baby and it works if you stay on top of it. After a long, hard day you deserve some quiet time too and this works great for us!

Answer 3

I agree that the most important part is consistency. My son does better when he knows what to expect. He is 4 months old and we have had the same routine for about 4-5 weeks now. Basically, when my husband and I get home from work, we play with him for a while, then bath time is around 7-7:15 (depending on his mood), then we have a bottle directly after bath (in his room), then we kiss him good night and put him down groggy, but awake. Sometimes, I turn on his mobile, depending on how awake or sleepy he is that day. Then I leave the room. He is always in his crib between 7.:40-8:00pm. I think consistency is the KEY! He knows that after bath, he has a bottle, and then he goes to his crib. He just expects it at this point. I also think it is important to start a routine as early as possible in a little one's life. Good luck! I admire you; I don't know how you handle both little ones! I can barely make it through between working and my 4 month old. I am usually ready to go to bed right after he does! :)

Answer 4

We started our bedtime routine when my son was 5 months old (he's 10 months now). We do bathtime around 6:30 and then a bottle. After that it's cuddle/story time and then he goes in his bed and usually plays quietly for about 10 mins before settling down to sleep. I have alway made sure he is in bed no later than 7:30 8pm. He functions better with an early bedtime and it also gives hubby and I some "adult time".

Answer 5

I have two daughters and their routines are somewhat similar: the has a snack when she gets home from school. Then, she does her homework. At 5:00 P.M., she takes a shower. AT 6:00 P.M., we have dinner. She reads a book and at 7:00 P.M., she brushes her teeth and changes into her pajamas. She is in bed by 8 or 8:30 P.M. The youngest has her bath at 7:00 P.M., brushes her teeth, and is in bed by 9PM. We try and stick to this routine everyday so we avoid the commotions. Goodluck!!!

Answer 6

I had to resign my daughters nap a touch over a month in the past. She nevertheless became no longer slumbering by the nighttime, and at the same time as she does nap, there is no sleep until eventually 12-a million-2am! after I took the naps out, she all started slumbering by the nighttime, a touch abnormal nevertheless, yet extra commonly than no longer, and she or he's in mattress by technique of 8-8:30, properly alongside with my older 2, so that's operating nicely. With my different 2 toddlers they were basically carried out with slumbering by technique of the time they were 2 also. i'd a lot quite manage some crankiness at time for supper, and everybody in mattress. I also quite quite like having an hour or 2 of human being time before i'm carried out for the nighttime. Quiet time is proper. If he occurs to nod off, then large, if no longer that's solid too.

Answer 7

Usually I put my 7 month old in her highchair around 8:30 and feed her dinner (usually cereal or oatmeal and a fruit mixed together) then I let her stomach settle for about 15 min. then I run her bath put some desitin on her bottom after the bath give her a lotion massage from head to toe and put her in a sleeper then I rock her for a little while and if she take it I give her a "cereal bottle" until she is really sleepy then I put her in bed while she it still awake and in about 10 minutes she is out. If her schedule gets messed up though she will let you know about it! Sometimes if she has played alot and had a real busy day then she wants to eat/bath/rock earlier.

Answer 8

After dinner, we get right down to business! Potty time, then a nice bubble bath, pajama's and then she runs thru the house kissing everyone goodnight! Once we've all had our kisses, she has to get to bed. (even if she's not sleepy, the rule is you can't get out of bed unless you have to go potty.) So, it's prayer time, and then I ask her what she'd like to dream about... (butterflies, cows, rainbows, penquins, etc... she always comes up with some really interesting stuff!) Then she requests a lullaby and it's off to sleep! (or sometimes she will just lay there and pretend to sleep, until she really does fall asleep.) All of this takes about 30-45 minutes.
*I try to get her some exercise during the day like walking, or going to the park to play... the bath helps to calm her. Also, it seems to help if all the "unnecessary lights" in the house are turned down after dinner. The darker it is, the more willing she is to settle down. The opposite is true during the day. I try to open doors, and windows, for fresh air and lots of sunshine, so she can feel invigorated and refreshed!

Answer 9

My 11 month old gets her bath around 6:00, plays with her brother, has a bottle and book and is in bed by 7:00. My 4 year old takes a shower around 7:00-7:30, has some milk and a book, brushes his teeth, goes potty and is in bed by 8:00. I am very, very lucky!

Answer 10

well i have a one yr old sun and his bedtime is 9:00 pm to 8:00am in the morning. the best way to do it is every night you put him to bed the same time no latter even if they dont like it or fight with it you have to let them know your the boss not them. after a while they will get use to it and they wont give ya such a hard time about it. so what ever time you think they should be asleep you set it every night. and what i do is every morning at 8:00 i change his diapers get him dressed and he eats breakfast. and know he has no problem going to bed when hes supose to

Answer 11

I have an 8 month old son, so he gets a bath around 8:00pm, then he eats his last bottle and it's off to bed by 8:45-9:00. Sometimes I read him a short book, but that usually gets him excited so he gets kissed goodnight and put in his crib.