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Babies are all very different.
These routines provided by Tresillian Family Care Centres are a guide only.
4 to 6 months
Early morning
(5–7am)
Milk feed on waking
Sleep
Mid morning
(9–11am)
Milk
Play
Sleep
Play (optional)
Midday
(1–3pm)
Milk
Play
Sleep
Play (optional)
Evening
(5–7pm)
Milk
Bath
Quiet time
Sleep
(9–11pm)
Milk
(2–3am)
Milk
(optional)
Some babies may be ready for the gradual introduction of solids
Sleep is according to tired signs
Milk = breast/bottle
6 to 8 months
Early morning
(5–7am)
Milk feed on waking
May return to sleep
Breakfast
(7–9am)
Food
Milk feed (optional)
Play
Sleep
Play
Lunch
(11.30am–1pm)
Food
Milk feed
Play
Sleep
Mid afternoon
Water
Play
Short sleep (wake by approx. 4.30pm)
Dinner
(5–6.30pm)
Food
Bath
Milk feed
Quiet time
Sleep
Optional evening milk feed prior to midnight
Baby is ready for the gradual introduction to solids
Sleep is according to tired signs
Milk = breast/bottle/cup
8 to 10 months
Early morning
(6am)
Milk feed on waking or after breakfast
Breakfast
(7–8.30am)
Food
Milk feed (if not given at 6am)
Play
Sleep
Mid morning
(if awake)
Water/snack (optional)
Lunch
(11.30am–1pm)
Food
Milk feed
Play
Sleep
Mid afternoon
(if awake)
Water (optional)
Play
Short sleep if needed (wake by approx. 4pm)
Dinner
(5–6.30pm)
Food
Bath
Milk feed
Quiet time
Sleep (6.30–7.30pm)
Baby is ready to have solids up to 3 times a day
Sleep is according to tired signs
Milk = breast/bottle/cup
10 to 14 months
Early morning
Water on waking
Breakfast
(7–9am)
Food
Milk
Play
Mid morning
Snack/water/diluted juice (optional)
Lunch
(11.30am–1pm)
Food
Milk
Play
Sleep
Mid afternoon
Snack
Water/diluted juice
Dinner
(5–6.30pm)
Food
Bath
Milk
Quiet time
Bed (7-7.30pm)
Continue with 2 day sleeps until your baby is approximately 14-18 months old
Sleep is according to tired signs
Milk = breast/bottle/cup
14 to 18 months
Early morning
Water on waking (optional)
Breakfast
(7–8.30am)
Food
Milk
Play
Mid morning
Snack/water (optional)
Play
Lunch
(11.30am–1pm)
Food
Milk
Play
Sleep
Mid Afternoon
Snack
Water
Dinner
(5–6.30pm)
Food
Bath
Milk
Quiet time
Bed (7-7.30pm)
Sleep is according to tired signs
Milk = breast/bottle/cup
Information supplied by Tresillian www.tresillian.net
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