3 to 12 months
Tonight’s bedtime for your baby
A story, a lullaby and a goodnight game, after the bath and pyjamas. Doing them in the same order every night makes bedtime feel familiar.
About 8 minutes, in this order. There’s something different each night.
1. Read a story
Settle in a chair or on the bed, with the big light off and a lamp on low.

- Length
- 4 min read
- Mood
- Bedtime
2. Sing a lullaby
Hold them close and sway as you sing. Once you know the words, put the phone down.

- Length
- 1 min to sing
- Type
- Lullaby
3. Say goodnight
Read it once, then put the phone down. It ends at the cot or bed.
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- Length
- 3 min to play
- Type
- Game
Why a bedtime routine helps