Author: Shay Tangi

As adults we all have our nightly routines to help us sleep. Some of us enjoy a long, hot soak in the tub, others read before going to sleep, have a cup of cocoa and a snack or spend time enjoying a hobby. It's routine and it tells our bodies to prepare for sleep. Your baby can also benefit from a nightly routine. Just as your routine sends silent signals to your body so will an established routine for your baby.

Keep It Simple

The first thing to keep in mind when preparing a nighttime routine for your little one is to keep it simple. If it gets too long and drug out then it can have the opposite effect of what you want.

Bath time for Baby

Warm baths help everyone relax and a baby is no different. Incorporating a nightly bath into your baby's evening schedule is not only relaxing but a fun way to spend time with him. There are herbal baby baths that you can purchase that induce sleep and relaxation.


Snuggle Time Together

After you bath the baby and he has been fed then make it snuggle time. A rocker is perfect for this. You might read a book to your baby before cuddling him in a soft blanket. No baby is to young to be read to by mom or dad. If you plan on rocking the baby to sleep make sure he is sound asleep before laying him down. Playing soft music while rocking your baby can help create a quiet sleep atmosphere as well. You might want to consider having soft lullaby music playing in the baby's room for when he is put into bed.

Give Your Baby a Massage

Massages are so relaxing and gentle massage techniques can work on your baby too. Research some basic massage methods for infants and then practice on your little one. Gentle is the key here. He may object at first but you may find it's both yours and his favorite time of evening.

Keep At It

Once you have decided on a good routine for you and your baby stick with it. It can take a week or more before you can determine what needs changed. Routine and structure is wonderful for babies and establishing a nightly routine can make your baby's bedtime less hassle and more pleasant for both of you.

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