From creating a more relaxing home to helping your baby be more receptive to learning, following a daily routine for baby can benefit both of you.
Baby routines help stimulate your child’s growth and development
To learn and grow your baby needs to feel secure. Providing consistency helps them understand what to expect day in and day out, and to learn who the important people in their life are. Ultimately, security is the foundation for bonding and learning.
Baby routines help promote happier parenting
Repetition helps both you and your baby adjust. Having a baby schedule gives you a plan; even if your day doesn’t go as expected. Plus, a routine gives you a sense of purpose. It also keeps you organized, especially when you’re feeling sleep-deprived and frazzled.
Baby routines help them learn flexibility
A daily routine gives your baby a blueprint of what to expect. This way, they’ll be less resistant to going to sleep and less frantic about their next feeding. A daily routine with your baby should strike a balance between schedules and flexibility.
Baby routines help teach your little one about time
Babies understand the pacing of a day long before they’re able to tell time. Learning what’s expected from them at certain times helps boost self-confidence. For example: Reading a book comes before bedtime. Consistency makes it easier to transition to new routines and experiences as they grow.
From learning how to sleep, to understanding the world around them, a daily baby routine can help your child grow into a confident and well-rounded toddler.
