Many mums, especially first-time mothers, think it’s impossible to get their babies on a schedule and so they work with the child’s schedule. Sleep and do chores when the baby sleeps, wake up when they wake up, and so on. While this is often true for newborns under 3 months who need a flexible routine with natural wake times, you can create an infant schedule for older babies.
Routines provide stability and order at home over time and helps in organizing caregiver’s, especially if you’re going back to work after having a baby. To get your baby on a schedule, set consistent times for their feeding, napping, play, and family time as illustrated in our printable infant schedule below.
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If you’re struggling to get your baby on a feeding and sleeping schedule, you’re not alone. We constantly hear similar stories from our online support community of newborn mums, including tips that have worked for them.
However, if you’ve tried all the tips and you can’t seem to establish routines, consider getting professional support from your pediatrician or well baby clinics. They can help you understand what’s happening as well as rule out any health issues for your baby, such as colic.