Bedtime routine

We've been trying to get max into a routine at bed time. He's still only a baby but we figured the sooner we start with a routine, the easier it will be to get him to sleep when he's a little older as he'll recognise the cues that indicate bedtime. As Dave was out boxing tonight I was in charge of bedtime :)

We started with a warm relaxing bath. Max absolutely loves baths. Honestly, no matter how much he's screaming or throwing the worlds biggest 11 week old tantrum, a bath calms him down. I usually get in the bath with him as it makes it easier for me not leaning over the side. However, more than once, he's been known to poo in the bath! His dad was the first to suffer from this little surprise and he's not had a bath with him since!!!

We use Johnsons baby soothing naturals bubble bath. It's smells delicious and is great on Max's sensitive skin. 

There's a matching moisturiser that I used to use on myself before I even had a baby! 

After a thorough drying session, (normally with Max screaming at me in disgust as I've got him out of the bath!) I cover max in the moisturiser and give him a gentle rub. I also used a bit of metanium tonight as he's got a slight bit of nappy rash from being so poorly this week.

Before his last feed I tend to read him a story. He's probably too little to understand but he seems to like relaxing with a cuddle and listening to my voice as I read the short story. Tonight we had my favourite children's book; The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

After his feed its time for bed. We've still not got the hang of this yet. If he's nodded off during his feed then max is usually really good, but when he's still awake he hates being put down in his Moses basket and I can't leave him crying despite what I'm advised from many people. Usually I'll end up rocking him to sleep if he's still awake.

I love him so much. I love watching him sleep and wondering what kind of person he's going to be and what he will be interested in, but for now I'm more thsn happy with him being just my baby. My gorgeous sleepy baby.