How do you go about getting your baby into a routine? - Page 2

coco25 · Nov 7th, 2009, 14:41 PM

trickytrouble, each to their own but do you not feel you're missing out by only holding your baby an hour a day? For me, the cuddles are the most lovely part of the early months, and I 100% don't think you can give too many cuddles.

There is time to start a routine - and you'll be fighting a losing battle if you try and start it too early, unless your baby fits into it naturally. I find that all my friends who try to stick to a strict routine at the beginning end up stressed out and not enjoying motherhood when it doesn't go to plan.

(By the way, I am not usually a relaxed, see-what-happens person! In fact I'm very punctual, controlled and routine-y in my own life, just don't think you can impose it on a tiny baby!)

MrsRH · Nov 7th, 2009, 15:56 PM

I agree with above... 3 weeks is very early for any sort of routine. My health visitor said that baby should lead the way till 12 weeks or so.

Try a night time structure, bath, massage, cuddles, feed and put down drowsy but not asleep. The day doesn't really matter so much as every day will be different.

just enjoy your little one, a routine will fall into place if you relax and go with her flow
xxxx

Kate84 · Nov 7th, 2009, 17:01 PM

Hiya, it took about 4 months

Liney · Nov 8th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Thanks for all your replies ladies. I wasn't too worried about not having a strict routine until I spoke to someone else who has one and then felt like I needed one.

We are going with the flow and enjoying nearly every minute. Our daughter is a lovely little thing and we love cuddles and going out lots. Actually I realised we do have a sort of routine, led by her anyway. She has a bath at roughly the same time every day and then feeds, then bed. I think she is doing brilliantly and I will just chill out!!!

grumpymoo · Nov 8th, 2009, 05:06 AM

I'm so glad you have come to that conclusion. You both sound happy and content

I think going with the flow at this point is less stressful and more enjoyable for you both. They grow up so quickly so you have to grab it while you can!

I, like you , questioned what i was doing a few weeks ago but came to the same conclusion and at the moment am very happy with it.

good luck x

Nov 7th, 2009, 14:41 PM	#11
coco25 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 53	trickytrouble, each to their own but do you not feel you're missing out by only holding your baby an hour a day? For me, the cuddles are the most lovely part of the early months, and I 100% don't think you can give too many cuddles. There is time to start a routine - and you'll be fighting a losing battle if you try and start it too early, unless your baby fits into it naturally. I find that all my friends who try to stick to a strict routine at the beginning end up stressed out and not enjoying motherhood when it doesn't go to plan. (By the way, I am not usually a relaxed, see-what-happens person! In fact I'm very punctual, controlled and routine-y in my own life, just don't think you can impose it on a tiny baby!)

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Nov 7th, 2009, 15:56 PM	#12
MrsRH Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,763	I agree with above... 3 weeks is very early for any sort of routine. My health visitor said that baby should lead the way till 12 weeks or so. Try a night time structure, bath, massage, cuddles, feed and put down drowsy but not asleep. The day doesn't really matter so much as every day will be different. just enjoy your little one, a routine will fall into place if you relax and go with her flow xxxx

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Nov 7th, 2009, 17:01 PM	#13
Kate84 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cork, Ireland Posts: 93	Hiya, it took about 4 months

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Nov 8th, 2009, 04:50 AM	#14
Liney Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 254	Thanks for all your replies ladies. I wasn't too worried about not having a strict routine until I spoke to someone else who has one and then felt like I needed one. We are going with the flow and enjoying nearly every minute. Our daughter is a lovely little thing and we love cuddles and going out lots. Actually I realised we do have a sort of routine, led by her anyway. She has a bath at roughly the same time every day and then feeds, then bed. I think she is doing brilliantly and I will just chill out!!!

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Nov 8th, 2009, 05:06 AM	#15
grumpymoo Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 717	I'm so glad you have come to that conclusion. You both sound happy and content I think going with the flow at this point is less stressful and more enjoyable for you both. They grow up so quickly so you have to grab it while you can! I, like you , questioned what i was doing a few weeks ago but came to the same conclusion and at the moment am very happy with it. good luck x

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