When it comes to sleep Blake has always been relatively good.
He started sleeping through the night at about six weeks old and only wakes up during the
night very occasionally.
I'm a believer that sticking to a good routine is key when it comes to children so that they feel safe and secure.
Blake's routine is near enough the same every night.
Here is our routine:
Bath
Blake has a bath every 2 nights and he has had this routine since he was
quite young and we try and stick at it unless something crops up and we don't have time to bath at night.
Getting changed for bed
Once Blake has had a bath we dry him and get him in a clean nappy and his PJ's and sleeping bag
Brushing teeth
We make sure that part of his routine is that we brush his teeth as its
so important to start getting into the habit.
Bedtime story
Sometimes Blake is very tired so we don't always read him a story as he can get rather grumpy but
It's a lovely moment of quality time before bed when we do.
Music
Blake loves having the music playing on his My Pal Scout to help him off to sleep.
Once he has dropped off we sneak in and take it out so he don't roll on it and
turn it on during the night.
My tips:
1. Stick to a routine this helps children to feel safe and secure
2. Use lavender scented products
we use Johnsons night bath and lotion which has a calming relaxing lavender scent.
3. Make before bed quiet time
read a story and/or play gentle music.
4. Make sure the temperature of the room is normal
we have a Gro Egg which changes color to let us know if it is too warm or too cold.
5. Make sure that the curtains/blinds are closed if light is still getting in
a black out blind is good idea.
The people over at the Bed Guru kindly sent me over hamper that will help me to unwind after Blake is finally tucked up in bed. The hamper includes; Bettys tea room tea and biscuits, Yorkshire Soap co. candle, coconut and Shea butter face mask and Sally Hanson French manicure kit.
I also have a hamper to giveaway to one of you lucky readers.
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(melissa crowe) bath in then warm pj
ReplyDeleteI have twin boys who are 3, we have a routine of milk and then they take it in turns of a bedtime story x
ReplyDeleteA routine is always important, calmness before bed with bed bath milk and story and a lovely cuddle always helped mine go off easier.
ReplyDeleteHave a good routine and stick to it. My kids have a bath after dinner then chill time and stories before bed
ReplyDeleteKeeping them in a good routine! Ours goes bath, milk+book, cuddles then sleep. I've kept it the same for as long as I can remember and it works a dream! x
ReplyDeleteOhhh some really good tips here. We do dinner, bath time, chill out time for the boys whilst I put Edith in bed, potential pre-bed snack and then story in bed, lights out. It works *most* of the time now!! H x
ReplyDeleteMy grandsons don't mind going to bed as long as they have a story or two x
ReplyDeletei completely agree with having a good bedtime routine - a story is so important too x
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you have a baby who slept so well! I think they all vary - I have had two good sleepers and one terrible one, despite having the same routines!!
ReplyDeleteA good routine
ReplyDeletea good routine
ReplyDeleteThis was something I would definitely advocate. When my kids were young, a regular bedtime routine helped settle them down immensely.
ReplyDeleteMy son is grown now but I used up try and stick to a routine of Bath, bottle, cuddle then bed
ReplyDeleteA regular routine.
ReplyDeleteRachel craig
lovely to something to spoil you after the kids are in bed
ReplyDeleteBath, cuddle, bed and bottle :)
ReplyDeletea good routine and bath before bed
ReplyDeleteWell done to your little one for sleeping through the night. The hamper looks lovely! Perfect for those moments when all you want to do is pamper yourself :) x
ReplyDeleteA calm routine of bath, story, bed and keep lights low just before
ReplyDeleteI think being consistent with your bedtime routine is the key. I also try not to get them over excited before bedtime as well!
ReplyDeleteA good bedtime routine and story time.
ReplyDeleteA bedtime story and sticking with the routine
ReplyDeleteRelaxing bath then wind down time ans story's xx
ReplyDeleteThe bedtime routine is so essential. I can't do the bath that often due to my daughter's excema but we do everything else on your list.
ReplyDeleteA routine that you stick to is vital I find and so long as it stays the same, my little girl knows it's bedtime and goes right to sleep. Hope it stays that way!
ReplyDeleteI think routines are good too. That is a lovely hamper as a treat for you, enjoy it x
ReplyDeletei put her pj's on the radiator :)
ReplyDeletegot be getting them in good routine
ReplyDelete'Boy time' as my husband and sons call it. It just involves messing about with them and getting rid of excess energy!
ReplyDeleteLooks a fab hamper, and yes routine is key.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway. sounds like you've cracked bedtime :)
ReplyDeletereading a bedtime story
ReplyDeleteJust like you, we keep to the same routine every night, bath, story and lights out.xx
ReplyDeleteGlad your bubba slept well you have got them into a good routine. Appreciating the giveaway too thanks!
ReplyDeleteRoutine is such an important part of bedtime. Mine have always had a fairly structured one but if something came up, with just adjusted it.
ReplyDeleteHave a good routine and stick to it! Keeping them calm on the run up to bath/bed time too helps to encourage a good nights' sleep. x
ReplyDeleteWe had a good routine from 8 weeks but our little girl didn't sleep through properly until she was 2, we have kept her routine the same the whole time. I think they sleep through when they're ready but I agree with lavender products helping! We just started using Johnsons Nighttime bath products again and she's been sleeping beautifully! x
ReplyDeleteHave a relaxing bath and then a lovely bedtime story
ReplyDeleteReading a story before bed works in my house.
ReplyDeleteWhenever I have looked after my nieces and nephews, I have always found a bedtime story is great for sending them off to the land of nod x
ReplyDeleteMy little one insists on a bedtime story... or 2! Great hamper
ReplyDeleteGreat tips - Pickle always has bedtime stories but we have never used music. Lavender is wonderful too. Kaz x
ReplyDeleteGradually change to quieter activities as bedtime approaches, have a routine and we always read a bedtime story once the children were in bed so there was something for them to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteHazel Rea @beachrambler
As they start to grow a little, a routine that has been established can be pushed... keep that routine, don't give in to little demands as they can escalate. If they have had a wee, been fed and watered and are nice and clean, there is no reason why a kiss and cuddle then tucking in with teddy shouldn't work... Every time - my daughter is due her first child and she still has teddy - wherever she goes! at 24yrs old :)
ReplyDeleteI read the best bedtime stories
ReplyDeleteA DEFINATE ROUTINE
ReplyDeleteWe have a fantastic bed time routine here :) My little girl gets her teeth cleaned and we are up stairs for 7.45 and I read her a story book, she is always normally sleeping by the time I have finished the story! A good routine is the key :)
ReplyDeleteCalming things down a good hour before bed so no rough and tumble games but more calming and soothing activities
ReplyDeleteI have older boys now my youngest is 14 but I use to bathe and baby massage mine when they were young. Now I insist that all gaming/computers are switched off by 6.00pm which is dinner time so they can relax and unwind.
ReplyDeleteA bath,a cuddle and a story.
ReplyDeletekeep them on the go during the day so they`ll find it easier to sleep
ReplyDeleteconsistancy and a routine x
ReplyDeletea routine of milk, teeth clean, music, stories in a darkened room.
ReplyDeleteKeep it simple and stick to a routine that suits you. I used to do the warm bath with a few drops of lavender essential oil, into clean warm pj's, story, then sleep; I also put a few drops of lavender on some sleep stones and give them a little shake each night, as much safer for baby than an oil burner.
ReplyDeleteI do not have kids yet but with my now older nephews we used to use J&J bath time lotion to soothe them after a bath and they slept soundly.
ReplyDeleteLovely hamper and glad to know your routine is working for Blake
Anosa
No tablets/consoles half hour before bed, nice cup of warm milk before bed x
ReplyDeleteA good routine. Bath, snuggly pj's and bedtime story works well for me.
ReplyDeleteGetting them into a routine so they know exactly what time bedtime is.
ReplyDeleteI tried everything with my daughter and she didn't sleep well until she was 3 years old. My son seems to like sleep more so fingers crossed! x
ReplyDeleteNo problem with grandchilren they have a good play in a bubble bath and a couple of stories after
ReplyDeleteStick to a regular routine.
ReplyDeleteMargaret Clarkson
ReplyDeleteA routine bath and story.
Relaxing bath,then story x
ReplyDeleteI'd not heard of a gro egg before. Top tip!
ReplyDeleteGreat bedtime routine. I've always loved having a routine with Amelia and still do even now she's 2.5 it still works so well for us! Xx
ReplyDeleteA long walk after tea usually does it!
ReplyDeleteSame routine every night - calm & relaxed bath and story - wish it worked as well for me!
ReplyDeleteWe always have same routine, bath before bed and story, always works x
ReplyDeleteroutine is the most important thing x
ReplyDeleteset them a routine
ReplyDeleteroutine and patience!!
ReplyDeleteA routine x
ReplyDeleteA warm bath followed by a bedtime story.
ReplyDeleteBubble bath, no iPad, a story and cuddles.
ReplyDeletePlenty of cuddles and snuggles
ReplyDeletea good routine
ReplyDeletehaving a routine is the best advice, something that works for you and your child and is that special time before sleep
ReplyDeleteBath with the sleep baby bath, quiet wind down time, good blinds to keep out light and a nice story
ReplyDeleteWe have a routine which helps but they both adore their rooms so they're happy to go to bed.
ReplyDeleteRegular routine and a story
ReplyDeletehas to be a routine .... bath, nice warm glass of milk and a bedtime story
ReplyDeletea bath cuddles bedtime story then a cd of lullaby's
ReplyDeleteim due our first child in 2 weeks so ill need to learn the best way for her
ReplyDeleteEstablish a routine very early and stick to it
ReplyDeleteBed time stories every single night! It's a special cuddly time.
ReplyDeleteWarm milk and a story
ReplyDeletehaving a regular routine
ReplyDeleteHave a routine and stick to it,wind down time at six every night,bath,cuddle time and stories and bed at seven for younger children.I know it's not always eay and there will be nights it won't run like clockwork but on the whole it really does x
ReplyDeleteKeep things calm an hour before bedtime then they don't get all giddy
ReplyDeleteRead them a story
ReplyDeleteMy son always has toast and warm milk an hour before bed, always does the trick x
ReplyDeleteA routine works wonders. Stick with it and it will last.
ReplyDeleteStick to routine and story time x
ReplyDeleteWind down everything from just before teatime - activities, noise, lighting - everything.
ReplyDeleteBath, pjs, warm milk and a bedtime story
ReplyDeletea bath, story and strict routine
ReplyDeleteKeep to a good routine and reward them with hugs!
ReplyDeleteA comforter with mummys scent on worked a treat!
ReplyDeleteGetting into a good routine is the key and keeping it!
ReplyDeleteEstablish set routines
ReplyDeleteDevelop a routine, including a warm bath and wind down time, with story to help drift off
ReplyDeleteStick to a routine
ReplyDeleteCreate a routine that works for you, and make sure there is "wind down" time before bed, with no electronic stimulus! And a bed time story is essential in my opinion :)
ReplyDeleteRoutine is key but also make it a nice time by telling lovely stories and having extra cuddles.
ReplyDeletestick to a routine x
ReplyDeleterountine bath storytime
ReplyDeleteBath, milk and book (not at the same time) :)
ReplyDeleteroutine; but after bath time and supper, keep them calm with playing with a special toy. I used lego and played with them on the carpet for 30 mins or so. Also kids need a lot more sleep than us, so earlier to bed makes the household a happier place
ReplyDeleteThe promise of reading, my two are older now so I have different issues than when they were younger. My youngest is 10 and we still read together at night, it is - hands down for me - the best way to get her to bed!
ReplyDeleteA story and some quality time with Mummy always makes bedtime that bit easier
ReplyDeleteA set routine, no electronics for an hour before bed and I think story time is essential! :)
ReplyDeleteA fixed routine and a bath before hand seems to work for us.
ReplyDeletekeep to a routine, I bath my kids then we sit an have storytime for half an hour then bed
ReplyDeleteA bedtime story and a cuddle first :)
ReplyDeleteBath with a relaxing scent like lavender and getting into a routine and sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteLuckily both of mine LOVE bed so it only takes the usual milk, book & cuddle. Wearing them our during the day always helps!
ReplyDeleteAn exciting bed time story
ReplyDeleteWe never really had much of a routine but always used the cbeebies bedtime hour as our kids bedtime hour,
ReplyDeleteBath and a story. I never had trouble getting my daughter to bed, but I just couldn't get her to stay there. She didn't want to miss out on any fun I think.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter usually falls asleep before her bedtime. We've never really had a problem getting her to sleep.
ReplyDeleteCuddles and a story - make it routine.
ReplyDeleteA warm milky drink and a long story :)
ReplyDeleteA routine helps. A nice hot bath, a drink of warm milk or hot chocolate, put to bed and read a story.
ReplyDeleteI could do with practcing what I preach, and adopt these great routines myself!
ReplyDeletethanks carole eaves
I think routine is the key , bath and story etc, then hope and pray they sleep .
ReplyDeleteA nice bath before bed with lavender and chamomile to calm them down and fluffy pjs warming ready :)
ReplyDeleteA good routine, and stick to it.
ReplyDeleteA warm bath, reading a story and lavender on the pillow (Ruth Wollerton)
ReplyDeleteDefinately routine x
ReplyDeleteReading them a story at bedtime (Emma Schofield)
ReplyDeleteA good routine
ReplyDeleteHaving a routine (bath, milky drink etc) and a really good bedtime story to read! (@PeanutHog)
ReplyDeletewarm bath and a story
ReplyDeleteRoutine is very important, I don't have any problems getting my daughter to bed as she has followed the same routine since she was very young
ReplyDeletean hours chill out time before bath and story.
ReplyDeletea warm milk drink and a bed time story
ReplyDeleteIt's all about routine!
ReplyDeleteMake it fun and have a routine.
ReplyDeleteKeep as much routine each nite as possible and let my daughter pick a film and story before bedtime
ReplyDeleteI let my little one choose a bedtime story, she can't get in bed quick enough that way !!
ReplyDeleteROUTINE AND SHOWER/BATH
ReplyDeleteSame routine every night. No tv after bath, We play games and read books. Quick story in bed then off to sleep :)
ReplyDeletea bath and no matter how tired/busy you are a story
ReplyDeleteHave a routine , hot milk and bath and story :)
ReplyDeletea bedtime story
ReplyDeleteRelax and sit quietly for 20 minutes before bed!
ReplyDeleteA nice warm bath, followed by a story and warm milk :)
ReplyDeletedefinitely routine - we do teeth, pyjamas, bedtime story & then my 3 year old has to turn out the light herself!
ReplyDeletea good routine and knowing when to say no!
ReplyDeletebath/shower & read a story
ReplyDeletemy kids have supper, get ready for bed then its 15min chill time.
ReplyDeletehaving a routine bath, hot chocolate , story and bed
ReplyDeleteRoutine! A warm bath and a story every night
ReplyDeleteRoutine, bath, pj's & bed time story x
ReplyDeleteEasiest is to get daddy to do it. :-)
ReplyDeletetry to keep the routine :)
ReplyDeleteGetting them into a good routine, and make sure they stick to it!
ReplyDeleteA warm bath and story
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