Why your baby needs a routine
October 27, 2008
We all have routines we follow. Routines are actions that we undertake daily. Everyone – even babies – needs routines. There are some mums who can swear by the routines of their babies. Yet others cannot just get their babies into one. It is however good that a baby has routines. Supernanny Jo Frost gives some reasons why your baby needs a routine.
Feed often but not too often
According to her babies change their habits every week. Then it changes every two weeks. These habits are about how the baby feeds and sleeps. Feeding and sleeping are related in babies. A hungry baby will not sleep. When a baby is crying the mother is forced to feed. Care must be taken not to make this develop into a habit. If not the day your baby cry shortly after feeding you will have a problem. Babies must feed often but this must not be too often.
Avoid comfort feeding.
If you feed your baby anytime it cries, you will get into the situation called comfort feeding. This will make you tired as your baby will naturally use this to keep you with it.
Don’t get it wrong
When Supernanny Jo says babies need routines, it does not mean very rigid schedules for the baby. A baby cannot go through such rigorous regimes. What she means is that the baby must be encouraged to start healthy habits. The baby must be used to feeding well and getting full for some period of time before it gets fed again. Don’t start a routine for your baby until it is four months old. Before that time you must only encourage good habit formation.
Time for yourself
Having a routine for your baby will create a balance for you. It will give you some stability. If you are a working mom, you can concentrate on your work for the period between the times you feed your baby. Even stay at home moms can have time to go about their other schedules without being worried by a crying baby.
Giving your baby a routine will give you time for yourself and other children if there are. Don’t mind what people say, as a mom you know what’s best for your baby.
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