Baby (0–12 months)
Cozy Bedtime Routine
Help your baby wind down and prepare for sleep with a consistent, calming routine.
Ready right now 20 min Ages 3–12 months 1–2 players Indoor
Self-soothingEmotional regulationAnticipationBondingAuditory awareness
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Learning benefits
- 💡 This activity helps babies learn to self-regulate their emotions and bodies in preparation for sleep. The consistent routine provides a sense of security and predictability, fostering emotional development and strengthening the parent-child bond through calm, loving interactions and touch. Milestones this age: • Starts to babble and make different sounds (cooing, gurgling) • Recognizes familiar faces and begins to smile socially • Reaches for and grasps objects • Rolls over from tummy to back and back to tummy • Brings hands to mouth • Bears weight on legs when held upright (around 6-9 months)
Safety notes
- ⚠️ Always supervise bath time, even when using only a small amount of water. • Ensure the sleep sack or pajamas fit appropriately and do not have loose strings or parts. • Always place your baby Alone, on their Back, in a Crib for sleep. • Never use crib bumpers, weighted sleep sacks, or loose blankets/pillows in the crib. • No screens under 18 months, except for live video chat. • No honey under 1 year. • Always ensure materials are clear of small parts that could be choking hazards (>1.25 inch diameter) unless supervised feeding is occurring. When to call your pediatrician: • Not making eye contact or smiling by 3 months • Not babbling or cooing by 6 months • Not responding to sounds or their name • Not reaching for objects by 6 months • Loss of previously learned skills
Cleanup
- 🧹 Put away bath supplies, fold laundry, and turn off or dim lights in the nursery to maintain a calm atmosphere.