Bedtime routines for toddlers

Here's my babies' bedtime routine which I can say has been working effectively for them to have a goodnight sleep.


- Watch and sing supersimplesongs from youtube. Lyle and Lance loves these videos and we would sing and dance along as we watch the videos.



- Clean-up and wash time to make them feel fresh.

- Story time. I read a story from a book or I tell stories which just came out of my head =)

- Lyle will ask for his milk and Lance for his pacifier.

- Play some music (Connie Talbot's songs - Somewhere over the rainbow, What a wonderful world, Ben, Imagine

- Lights off then I'll kiss them goodnight.

The above steps doesn't have to be in these order and sometimes we skip some step(s). This bedtime routine isn't just important for my kids but for me as well because of the bonding and quality time we spend together.

Below is an article I found in Babycenter.com about bedtime routines.



Bedtime basics
If you haven't already, now is a great time to establish a bedtime routine for your toddler. When you follow a set pattern every night, he'll quickly come to appreciate the consistency and predictability and feel more relaxed. The more relaxed he is, the more likely he'll go to bed easily and fall asleep quickly. Stick to your routine as best you can even when you're not home - it can make it easier for your toddler to settle down in unfamiliar surroundings.


What you include in your ritual is up to you. There's the standard bath, putting on pyjamas, reading a story and having a cuddle or you can play a quiet game. Just make sure you choose something that helps calm your toddler, not gee him up.


And while you can certainly start your ritual in the bathroom or the living room, it should end in your toddler's bedroom. It's important to teach your toddler that his room is a nice place to be, not just where he's "banished" at bedtime. If he gets upset as he sees you walk out the door after you tuck him in, tell him you'll be back to check on him in a few minutes. In all likelihood, he'll be fast asleep by the time you return.


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