Sierra Rehrer

Here is our simple bedtime routine:
- baths
- pjs
- brushing teeth
- books
- sing to Mila
- Mila goes to bed
- more books
- Jack and Arlo go to bed

Most sleep guidance resources suggest a simple bedtime routine to send a little heads up that sleep is coming. Even in the first few months of life, babies can begin to recognize routines and rhythms.

Our bedtime routine has always involved reading and singing together before bed. The song list seems to keep growing and now we sing the same 4-5 songs every night.

Mila always gets a big smile on her face as soon as we start singing. She loves that all of us are singing to her and it is a sweet way to end each day. Jack and Arlo love this role of singing to her too!

After Mila goes to bed, we read a few more books and then Jack and Arlo climb into bed too.

We usually play some stories on the Yoto player and they talk and giggle before eventually falling asleep.

Chris and I then have some time together at the end of each day.

What does your bedtime routine look like?