- Lay Henry down in his crib facing the opposite way to which he sleeps, let him chill out with Mr. Pickles & look at his mobile.
- When he requests it, give him his bedtime top up bottle.
- Burp him while gently rubbing his back in a circular motion, quietly counting down from 30 as the circles become slower and lighter.
- Lay him down in bed, place Mr. Pickles on top of him and announce each blanket as they're laid down on him: "First your soft yellow and white duck blanket (Tuck him in)... Then your blue bamboo blanket (Tuck him in)... Now your satin-lined Henry blanket (Placed slightly higher than the other blankets so he can rub his face on it)... And finally Ganesh, the Remover of Obstacles (Elephant blanket placed on top)."
- Then I sit in the rocking chair next and read to him while he holds my finger (Current reading: The House on Pooh Corner) until he lets go and suffles around with pickles and starts to fall asleep.
- Move the chair to the other side of the room and give Henry a kiss goodnight which, I've noticed he won't properly fall asleep without.
8.2.11
Henry's Bedtime Routine
Submitted for approval at the request of Wifey, my bedtime routine with Henry:
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I like this. Approved!
ReplyDeleteahhhh.. thats so sweet... Can you please come and teach Veronica please!!! I have spent the morning moving things around so she will finally have her own room and Mike and I are sleeping in the living/dinning room... Hopefully it will be easier for us to set a routine :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have obtained official approval and we agree with the routine.... Mr. Henry is very lucky to have such a Papa ! Love Dad & Catherine. xoxo
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