Good sleep habits are important for the health and well-being of your baby. Learn how and when to start a bedtime routine with your baby.
It’s never too early for setting a bedtime routine for your baby. In the first few weeks, bedtime may be a different time every night. When your baby reaches about three months of age, they may begin to settle into a preferred bedtime.
A regular evening routine will help your baby to settle more quickly and can reduce the number of times they wake in the night as they get older.
Consistency is everything when it comes to bedtimes and sleeping routines. Following a similar pattern before lights out will help your little one get sufficient sleep. Here are some ideas of activities to add to your baby’s bedtime routine:
Remember to aim for bedtime at the same time every night. Consistency is key to establishing a bedtime routine.
Just like you, a bedtime routine can help babies learn the right cues for when it’s time to fall asleep. Starting a consistent bedtime routine from birth can help your little one develop good sleep habits.
The benefits of an early bedtime and a regular bedtime sleep routine go far beyond ensuring that your toddler gets enough sleep. Research shows that having a consistent bedtime routine is linked to healthy sleep in young children. For example, toddlers who follow the same routine every night tend to:
However, the advantages may not stop there.
Research also shows that children with bedtime routines have:
Bedtime routines also foster stronger parent-child bonds.
Following a regular bedtime routine at the same time every night—for example giving your toddler a bath, getting them into their pajamas, helping to brush their teeth, and reading a story together—is also linked to improved overall health and well-being. So, if you haven’t already implemented a bedtime sleep routine, now is the time to do so.
Once your baby is more active during the day, they may need time to ease into bedtime. Gradually shift from stimulating activities to a quiet, relaxing routine that leads to sleep.
Sources
Canadian Paediatric Society. Healthy sleep for your baby and child. 2018. Healthy sleep for your baby and child | Caring for kids (cps.ca) Accessed August 2023.
American Academy of Pediatrics. Getting Your Baby to Sleep. 2022. Getting Your Baby to Sleep – HealthyChildren.org Accessed August 2023.
American Academy of Pediatrics. Baby’s First Tooth: 7 Facts Parents Should Know. 2022. Baby’s First Tooth: 7 Facts Parents Should Know – HealthyChildren.org Accessed August 2023.
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