Comments on: My Solo Bedtime Routine With My Kids

By: Suzy Abbott

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 20:03:55 +0000

May I ask why you don’t stay with them until they fall asleep?

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By: Kathryn Charboneau

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:14:47 +0000

I just searched for and found this post, and while there are some great tips here, I’m wondering if there might be plans for a round #2 or update post: what is your current bedtime routine now that the kids are older? I’m have a 5 (girl) and 3 (boy), and our bedtime routine seems to evolve constantly, and I’m struggling with how to make it calm and special for each one individually, but also make them realize that I “mean business” at bedtime. 🙂

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Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:10:08 +0000

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By: Aria

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 21:11:59 +0000

Great advice! My routine, with 3 kiddos and a fourth on the way, is somewhat similar, but my older two definitely don’t need as much supervision (6 and nearly 5). I definitely agree with bathing the baby first, and will take your advice on keeping the younger two in the room with me when this new one arrives… Currently, our routine is this: my older two finish dinner, wash hands, brush teeth, watch TV while I bath the baby (11 months) and put him to sleep. After that, I drag my son (6), away from the TV to start his bathroom routine (he is incontinent due to spinal injury, so he has to cath and then get an enema which takes about 30 min total each night). While he’s sitting on the toilet reading or doing homework or colouring, I bathe my daughter (4) (she has a different bathroom), brush her hair, and read her a story/sing a song. She is usually in bed by 8:30. My son has just started getting to the point where he can clean himself up and jump in the shower on his own (YAY!) and he will start that process when he feels ready, but his showers can take 30 min if I don’t hound him to finish up and he still needs observation for hair washing. He generally doesn’t make it to bed until 9, so I spend the time in between getting my daughter down and his arrival in his bedroom folding laundry and picking up the playroom (it is in between their two bedrooms, so I’m right there for when he gets out). Thanks so much for the tips while I get ready for two under 18 months!

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By: Shanna Ames

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:46:23 +0000

Does this time still work for Marlowe? I have a 4 year old and I’m a single parent. By the time I put him to bed I’m exhausted and i am hoping that his bedtime can change to earlier.
Also he doesn’t nap anymore but his school (pre K) still does naptime. Sometimes he sleeps there and then he stays up at home later that night.
Any helpful ideas would be AHHHMAZING

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By: Crystal

Thu, 03 May 2018 01:42:21 +0000

Nice routine very traditional and predictable. Our routine is a bit diffrent.My grandkids(who I babysit overnight while my son works) is 5, 3,2 and 1 and the youngest three of them are bed wetters occationally so I give them morning baths instead of bedtime ones. After dinner the children help tidy their messes.I take my plate to the sink and when everyone is done eating dinner and wait by the sink, everyone except the youngest who is just one this month and cant walk yet brings my there plate and cup, I use paper towels to clean the kids up and send them to pick up their toys while I clean up the eating area which is only a few feet away from were they are working. Once the toys are put away. The kids get diaper changes (except the oldest) pj’s and teeth brushed this is usually around 6 or 6:30. I set up there beds (they do not have a bedroom at my house the dining room functions as playroom and bedroom and the beds are put out at night and put up the rest the time. Then everyone gets into bed and I turn on a kids movie on my computer in my living room which is set so they can see it in their beds when I turn the screen around to face them. Their movie ends about 8 pm. I check diapers and change them if needed then turn out the lights and play Oooh child things are going to get better(the family is going through some stuff) followed by aint no mountain high enough, and finally goodnight sweetheart. And then I set quietly in the room a few feet away usually playing on my phone or reading with a small fashlight until they fall asleep my perpose of the songs is to give the children some reassurance before bed mainly also Im autism spectrum and am not the real cuddly type and my singing to them is my way of showing love.

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By: Paulina Romo

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 18:15:48 +0000

Hi, I would love to know how you sleep train your kids, I have a 3 month girl and a two year old, and I don’t know how to keep my toddler in bed.

Thanks

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By: Nell

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:55:41 +0000

In reply to Eva Martino.

If the link doesn’t work it’s called the “Shampoo Rinse Cup” and its on Amazon.

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By: Maggie

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 17:45:33 +0000

Thank you for this! I have a two month old and a four year old and have yet to successfully put them to bed solo, which I’ll need to be doing most of the time. It helps to know that I’m not the only one overwhelmed at the start and gives me some hope that I’ll find our new routine!

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By: Mary

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:06:48 +0000

Well, it is comforting to know that yes it can be done, to handle a bedtime routine for two kids without collapsing and without getting close to a nervous breakdown! LOL! I have a two year old son who never seems to be tired enough in order to go to bed without screaming and crying! I barely survive his bedtime routine every night although I have some help from my husband who prepares his milk and even sometimes read him a story.The problem is that my little star sleeps late, usually around 11.30 pm to 12.00 am and this is because we usually go out as a family in the afternoon for walks, shopping, at the playground, etc. so it is unrealistic to put him to bed before 10 or 10.30 pm especially during scorching summer months.Otherwise we would be stuck inside a flat (although a nice one) every afternoon which is unbearable. My question to you is this : Do you go out with the kids in the afternoons and how do you manage to have them tired enough to sleep from 8 am especially Major who also naps until 3am? And also regarding bathing, do you have both of them sitting directly on the bathtub or on a bathing mat or seat ? As you can imagine I would be happy with even more details!!!

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