![]() So, if you’re like me and like routine, then you might try out a schedule for your baby! The key is being consistent…. I know that baby schedules are a little controversial and definitely not right for everyone, but it’s worked wonders for us. Essentially, a well-rested baby eats better, plays better and tires themselves out so that they nap well. It also explains why the feed-wake-sleep cycle (vs. The book breaks it down week by week and even gives you sample schedules. ![]() ![]() Since Rob and I both cherish our sleep, I was instantly sold! It was also important for me to get him on some sort of schedule or routine so that I knew when I’d have time to do things like laundry, work, vacuuming, or to take a shower! They both said that their babies were sleeping through the night by 12 weeks and a year later, they were still great sleepers. I’d read it after two friends recommended it. So, two weeks after Owen was born, we started implementing a schedule based off the book, Babywise. It keeps my stress levels low! When I’m feeling stress free and calm, life is good! So, onto Owen’s 9 week old schedule…Īfter the first few weeks of sporadic feedings and no sleep, I knew that something had to change, otherwise I was going to be living in a constant of stress and exhaustion, not knowing when I’d be able to get a break or a little rest. Now, I don’t plan out every second of my day, but I do love a good routine. I thrive off of being productive and getting stuff done, and if I don’t at least have a general plan for my day when I wake up, nothing gets done and I go to bed feeling like I wasted my day. I’ve found that I easily get stressed out when I don’t know what to expect during my day. I don’t care where we go to dinner, what movie we watch or what we cook for dinner, but in other areas, I’m more particular. * This has post has been re-published, as I’ve been getting lots of questions about baby schedules for newborns, so wanted to bring this back to life since a lot of it now escapes me! Hope you find this helpful! I also have Owen’s schedule at 7 months and 12 months too!
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