Hi, just wondered if anyone had any advice or similar experiences.
DD has always been pretty easy at bedtime. Had a routine of bath (usually with DP) and a feed (with me) then bed since she was a few weeks old. Switched from BF to FF at bed about 2 months ago.
Recently we've tried DP giving her bedtime bottle but she wont have it. After a few glugs, she realises something's different and starts crying. At this point I've always stepped in.
The exception to this was a night a few weeks ago when I had to be out at bedtime. On that occassion she drank her milk but then kicked-off when DP put her down and screamed for an hour before going to sleep. Stupidly we went back to our normal routine after this.
I really want Dad to be able to do bedtime, so my question is, what's the best way to get DD into the idea? Should I just go out for a couple of evenings and let them battle it out? Or is there an approach with less tears? Thought maybe if DP was in the room whilst I put DD to bed for a couple of nights and then maybe I could say in the room whilst DP put her to bed it might make it easier for her to accept.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!