A typical bedtime routine might last 20 30 minutes possibly longer for spirited children and include diaper and pajamas a quiet game breastfeeding bottle cup for babies under 2 teeth brushing potty if applicable reading cuddling and then lights out.
5 ways to help your baby sleep through the night.
Always put your baby down to sleep on his or her back.
When your baby needs care or feeding during the night use dim lights a soft voice and calm movements.
While there are no guarantees we ve rounded up a few expert approved tried and true tricks that can help everyone catch a little more shut eye.
If your baby has trouble settling down a pacifier might do the trick.
Car seats and other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep.
In fact research suggests that using a pacifier during sleep helps reduce the risk of sids.
Keep nighttime care low key.