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Mumsnet Discussions: Parenting : How old was DC when you started a routine? (3 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Gangle on Thu 15-May-08 12:04:32
And if so, what was it? DS is 7 weeks old and I am wondering if I should be putting him in some kind of routine, e.g bed/naps at a certain time. I am feeding on demand but there seems to be a pattern emerging although some days it can all fall apart.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By SpecialOffer on Thu 15-May-08 12:08:33
I would say at this age, don't worry too much about a routine.

I started with changing my son for bed at 7pm, and putting him upstairs in his cot to sleep, to start the bedtime routine (even though he did get up loads).

The naps will fall into their own routine eventually, I worried so much about my son napping, but he just got on with it.

You seem to be doing really well, and a routine will come, and it will also fall apart on some days.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By RubyRioja on Thu 15-May-08 12:12:46
About 10 days as needed to fit in with other dcs. Not strict, just to fit with school run, bed times etc. She was completely breastfed, so often lots of little feeds which were not scheduled.


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