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Time for a Routine

Louise - posted on 10/10/2009 ( 7 moms have responded )

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My little baby will be 6 months old in a coulple of weeks and I feel it is time to set a 'proper' routine for him. The problem is his Daddy is a chef working long hours, late into the night. My baby loves his daddy and looks forward to seeing him all day.



My Question: Do you think it would be ok to modify traditional routines ie- waking up later in the morning so he can stay up to see his dad at night? Dad usually gets home about 10:30pm and after a play and feed and time to calm down it is usually 11:30pm befor he is down for the night. He wakes up anytime usually between 8 - 10 am. (lucky me sleeps in every day).



I know its a little strange but I don't want him to miss out on bonding time with dad.



Any suggestions?

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Aniesha - posted on 10/10/2009

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Well, he's still getting a decent amount of sleep, so I don't see anything wrong with it. Not every family is the same, so not every baby is going to go to bed at 7 o'clock. I think Daddies are important too:)

Kat - posted on 10/10/2009

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I kinda disagree with below. Baby doesn't know his 7pm from 11pm. The routine should be the same every day, he should be having his 11-12 hours over night & a couple sleeps during the day. What hours are on the clock are irrelevant. Time with Dad is essential just as time with you is essential.
When he gets older & starts Kindy or whatever program you have this is going to be a challenge for you. There will be adjustments, but you know that so you can be prepared for that.

Tracy - posted on 10/10/2009

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Personally I agree with Stacey and Ivona - routine and an early bed time are important for babies/toddlers. Having said that, my partner also works late and gets home after 11pm and when our daughter was 6 months old she seemed to wake herself for a feed around this time. Of course he wanted to play with her but I really tried to keep the feed as low-key as possible so that she would go back to sleep quickly and easily. I know he has definitely felt the "missed" time but I would've just been too exhausted any other way. I think if you have the stamina and the energy and it works for you, then go for it. You'll soon work out if it's a routine you're happy to continue with or not. (It sure is a relief when 7pm bed time rolls round though and the rest of my night is baby-free! LOL)

Ivona - posted on 10/10/2009

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I agree with Stacey,you have to do what is important for your baby,good and healthy sleep,we have to adjust to our baby and not baby to us,this is important for the baby.

Stacey - posted on 10/10/2009

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In regards to a routine, I believe it is important for babies/ toddlers to have an early bed time and they should get 12 hrs sleep a night, ideally. My little ones are both in bed at 7pm and sleep til 7am, however only you can decide what is more important to you, a good routine and a good night's sleep or seeing Dad when he gets home.

Jodie - posted on 10/10/2009

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I think it's ok to do what works best for you. As long as it's the same every day. I think they need about 12 hours at night though and you'll have to change it all when you need to be up and ready for things early in the morning ie nursey, school

Denise - posted on 10/10/2009

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I believe there is no harm at this age in modifying his schedule. Later as he gets older you will have to keep him on a schedule.

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