Routines

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Breast feeding Routines

I can work with you to bring a breast-feeding routine however, that would vary on a few factors, but feel free to book a 1-hour consultation if you wish to have guidance and support on your journey implementing.

Bottle feeding routines

Suggested routine for age 3 months to weaning

7am Wake up & Milk
8:00am/8:15am Mat time/play time
9am – 10:30am/11:00am Naptime
11:00am Milk
12:00pm/12:15pm Mat time/Play time
1:00pm – 2:30pm/3:00pm Naptime
3:00pm Milk
4:00pm/4:30pm Cat Nap 30-45mins
6:30pm Bath time
7:00pm Milk and bed settle
11:00pm Dream feed

Suggested routine once fully weaned onto 3 meals a day

7am Wake up & Milk full bottle
8:00am/8:15am Breakfast
Little bit of mat time
9am – 10:30am/11:00am Naptime
11:30pam/12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm/3:00pm Naptime
3:00pm Milk 4oz
4:00pm/4:30pm Cat Nap 30-45mins
4:30pm/5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Bath time
7:00pm Milk and bed settle
11:00pm Dreamfeed (this goes once weaned onto 3 meals a day)

The catnap goes around 7 months; they will naturally drop it.

Suggested routine 18 months to 3years

7am Wake up & Milk full bottle
8:00am/8:15am Breakfast
Mid morning snack
11:30pam/12:00pm Lunch
12:30pm/- 2:30pm/3:00pm Naptime
Snack
4:30pm/5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Bath time
7:00pm Milk, story and bed settle

Suggested routine for 3years onwards

7am Wake up
7;30am/8:00am Breakfast
Mid morning snack
12:00pm/12:30pm Lunch
Snack
4:30pm/5:00pm Dinner
6:30pm Bath time
7:00pm Story and bed settle