A good routine gives structure to a baby’s day, which meets sleeping needs during the day and night. It means that both you and your baby know how the day is going to go, so you can plan activities and keep your baby content.
A good routine gives structure to a baby’s day, which meets sleeping needs during the day and night. It means that both you and your baby know how the day is going to go, so you can plan activities and keep your baby content.
Establishing feeding comes first. Early, frequent, good feeds in the first few weeks promote a good supply of milk for your baby. Initially babies need to feed frequently and on demand. Later, if you encourage full feeds, your baby should start to have longer spacing between feeds. This makes a routine easier and won’t affect your milk supply if you are breastfeeding.
Again, it can be easier to work on these before embarking on establishing a timed routine. Teaching your baby a good sleeping pattern is important not just for a routine, but for the well-being of the whole house.
If your baby is lasting three to four hours between feeds, aim to feed in early morning, mid-morning, mid-afternoon, early evening and late evening. Leave your baby to wake naturally at night for their feeds.
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