Getting Little One's on a Schedule!

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE!!

My mother always taught me that babies are happier when they have a solid foundation of a schedule. Which I find compeletely true! So, I promised myself as soon as my little man was born, that I would set him on a schedule even if it means I would be tired!

From the minute he was born, he was on a set schedule. OF COURSE that schedule changed and adapted the longer he slept through the nights and afternoons. It was very hard not putting him to bed when we went down, but I knew it was for the best.

Here's a little overview of a typical day :) 

7:30-8: Get up and Eat Breakfast

11-11:30: Down for a nap (like clockwork!)

1-1:30: Gets up from nap and has lunch

8 P.M.: BED TIME!! 

I swear by this schedule and I NEVER compromise it. However, when church comes into the picture at 1 right at the end of nap time, I have to be flexible. Schedules are hard to get a baby on, but you CANNOT give in and let the schedule be compromised. If you set a schedule for your child and KEEP it, your child will learn a little discipline at an early age, as well as getting the correct amount of sleep every day! I lay my child down in his crib now and he knows he needs to be in bed and sleeping. He hardly cries, because he knows I wont come get him (depending on the type of cry!) 

Your child needs sleep! Below is a chart that tells you the amount of sleep your child should be getting every day and at what age! Check it out!

Getting your baby on a solid schedule will not only benefit your child, but will also benefit you! I cannot wait to put my little man down for a nap so I can get things done around the house! AND I love knowing exactly what time he will go down!! :)

I hope you find this advice helpful :) Much love!!