After the hustle and bustle of the holidays families are usually ready for daily routines to normalize.  If you don't have a daily routine for your baby you might want to consider the benefits.  Creating a daily routine for your baby helps them to feel more at ease.  Babies who are on a routine are usually less fussy and sleep better. But, experts agree that it is best to wait until baby is about three months of age before establishing a routine.  The reason is because, it is important for babies in these early months to feed on demand in order to support optimal growth and brain development. 

When you begin to develop a daily routine for your baby it is best to let your baby take the lead.  Observe their eating and sleeping cues for several days.  Many new parents find it helpful to journal daily activities in order to see baby's natural patterns. Then structure baby's routine around their needs. While establishing a routine it is important to remember that your baby's well-being

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