Welcome to the baby’s first-ever bath and bed routine! Whether you’re a first-time parent or are looking to tweak your current performance, this guide will teach you how to prepare your baby for a seamless experience.
1. Timing is everything
Ideally, the routine starts after they’ve had their dinner or somewhere around the 5.30 pm mark. Whatever time you choose, just be sure it suits you and them, and stick to it.
A routine will be more effective if consistent daily because it will set bub’s internal body clock for settling.
2. The bath
Babies love baths! They’re so excited about them that you may find yourself struggling to get them out of the tub once they start enjoying it. The good news is that you can do a few things to make bathtime even more fun for both of you.
3. Give them a loving massage
The benefits of baby massage are many. First, the connection is fantastic for bonding – which is particularly significant for dads or mums who aren’t breastfeeding, who might not be getting as much skin-to-skin contact with their little one.
Massage has also been proven to help boost immunity in babies and make them feel more relaxed, which is perfect for promoting a good night’s sleep.
4. Get them ready for bed
Once they’re out of the bath and looking sleepy-eyed, it’s time to get them into their pajamas or PJs. This is an excellent opportunity to read one of your favorite stories together before tucking them in for the night.
If you don’t have any favorites, try choosing something calming like The Lion Sleeps Tonight by Eric Carle or A Night at Kitty Hawk by Margi Preusse.
5. Share stories and cuddles.
It’s never too early to read to your baby. Even newborns love hearing their parents’ voices, and a bedtime story is a perfect activity to help them finish the day, no matter how old your child is.
During their milk feed or afterward is a great time for cuddling up and reading stories, and remember to speak with expression and point to the pictures as you read. Welcome to the baby’s first-ever bath and bed routine!
Whether you’re a first-time parent or are looking to tweak your current performance, this guide will teach you how to prepare your baby for a seamless experience.
The best time to start the routine is after they have had their dinner, but whatever time works for both of you should be followed religiously. A consistent daily schedule will help set babies’ internal body clocks in preparation for sleep.
6. Play calming music
Once it’s time to put the baby to bed, dim lights, and soft music are the perfect combo to send them to dreamland. Either sing a lullaby yourself or try soothing baby nighttime music like Kinderling Kids Radio’s Sleep Radio.
Welcome to the baby’s first-ever bath and bed routine! This guide will teach you how to prepare your baby for a seamless experience.
Timing is everything – the best time to start the routine is after they have had their dinner, but whatever time works for both of you should be followed religiously. A consistent daily schedule will help set babies’ internal body clocks in preparation for sleep.
Conclusion
Now that you have everything you need to start, it’s time to get your little one ready for their bath and bedtime routine. First, gather the basics: a bathtub or sink, washcloth, soap, and water.
Once you have all these items in place, it’s time to plan your routine: which baby item will go into which tub/sink? When should the newborn stage start?
Next comes the fun part: ensuring everything goes as planned without stressing out too much! And finally, there are rewards (usually something very yummy) for when things go smoothly.
By following these steps and preparing yourself mentally and physically beforehand, your baby will adjust quickly to this new routine.
