The evening routine

The evening routine for babies really does matter, and could even be a game-changer! If your little one hasn't yet established a proper rhythm, this new habit could well help them find one. Here are our tips for the evening routine — with benefits for little ones and grown-ups alike!

The evening routine: the right habits to adopt

Having a routine with your baby from their very first days of life is comforting for your little one, but also for you. Of course, with a child, nothing is ever truly set in stone, and you have to leave room for the unexpected. That said, adopting a daily routine helps you stay organised. But what effect can the evening routine have on your child?

• A sense of calm and tranquillity;
• A more peaceful bedtime;
• A better distinction between awake time and sleep time.

And for you, as parents? A settled baby is always easier to manage. The idea, then, is to make things a little easier for yourselves in this hectic daily life.

An example of an evening routine

Here are a few ideas to help you establish a routine with your baby. Of course, feel free to adapt it to suit your own needs and your daily life:

• Decide on a fixed time to feed your baby, so that everything follows on within the same time slots;
• Give your little one their bath in a pleasant, cosy atmosphere;
• You can take advantage of bath time to give your child a little massage with Neobulle's sweet night oil — a guaranteed cuddle and relaxation moment;
• Settle in comfortably with your little one and take the opportunity to breastfeed or give them a bottle, while singing a lullaby, for example;
• Then comes bedtime, where you can switch on a night light if it soothes your baby. Gentle words and kisses are always welcome.

That's one possible routine you can put in place with your child from their very first days of life. Of course, a few adjustments may be needed, and what works for one baby won't necessarily work for another. Nevertheless, having a bedtime routine is generally a good approach for a more organised and peaceful daily life.