Baby Schedule Basics
How routines help babies sleep and eat better
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Why Routines Help
A consistent daily rhythm helps regulate the baby's sleep-wake cycle and feeding patterns. A routine is not a rigid schedule. It is a predictable sequence the baby's body learns to follow.
The Feed-Play-Sleep Cycle
Feed when the baby wakes up, not before sleep. Then have awake time for interaction. Watch for tired cues: yawning, rubbing eyes, fussing. Put the baby down at the first signs of tiredness.