https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:23:13 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:26:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=25370 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=643251&title=getting-kids-to-bed#643251 Author: AandCsmum
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Posted: 23 March 2009 at 9:26pm

And surprisingly the earlier you get them into bed the better! I find that if I miss the 7pm or 7.30pm at the max with Alia who is just over 5 I'm stuffed & she won't go to sleep until 9.30pm or there abouts. She was in bed tonight at 6.40pm & suprisingly out like a light by 7pm...

That was dinner, bath & then bed ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:26:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=643251&title=getting-kids-to-bed#643251 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642826&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642826 Author: busyissy
Subject: 25370
Posted: 23 March 2009 at 1:48pm

They are definately old enough to sit down and talk to them about it, tell them the routine that will take place, dinner, bath, teeth, stories, lights out etc. Mention it at the start of the day and then ask them at dinner time if they remember what was going to happen at bedtime that night. If they can repeat something back to you then they have definately learnt and understood. Remind them if they have forgotten, repetition is really important for young children.
I bet you they will actually love the routine once they get used to the idea of it. All children really want is your time, comfort and security and a good bedtime routine is essential for that.]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:48:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642826&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642826 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642274&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642274 Author: FionaO
Subject: 25370
Posted: 22 March 2009 at 6:44pm

I like the idea of warning them that its coming.

They are such sweet girls, who go to bed too late, which then makes them grumpy the next day - so really want to make sure they get a good nights sleep.

Thanks for the tips, i'll try the lot.]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:44:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642274&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642274 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642191&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642191 Author: Cassie
Subject: 25370
Posted: 22 March 2009 at 4:18pm

When I was trying to get Ivy to stay in bed longer I told her that I was happy for her to look at a book quietly in bed (this was in the mornings though), until it was time to get up. Maybe you could try something like that? Tell them when bedtime is, then give them a half hour or so to read if they want before you turn the lights out for the night? Might get them to unwind a little by having that quiet time before sleep. ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=642191&title=getting-kids-to-bed#642191 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641765&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641765 Author: Leish
Subject: 25370
Posted: 21 March 2009 at 7:23pm

If its going to be something they aren't used to, I would let them know earlier in the day what the plan for the evening is going to be. i.e. - after dinner you will be having a shower and then we can sit down and watch a movie (something nice and quiet) and after the movie it will be bedtime. Let them know as early as possible and remind them throughout the day/afternoon.]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:23:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641765&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641765 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641756&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641756 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 25370
Posted: 21 March 2009 at 7:12pm

Im a big believer in kids needing to go to bed and getting a good nights sleep too (and big kids, eg, "kids" our age too )

Caitlyn is 6 , her bedtime routine has always been the same, dinner, warm relaxing bath , story , a song and lights out .
Pretty simple , and so long as the bed is warm and comfy shes usually fine, unless shes being a rogue .
In colder months I put a polar fleece blanket under her to lie on , to make it extra warm ]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:12:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641756&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641756 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641703&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641703 Author: FionaO
Subject: 25370
Posted: 21 March 2009 at 5:05pm

Hi,

I need some tips.

In a couple of weeks we have dh's nieces for the weekend, normally they are pretty wild (lovely, but wild) and are up most the evening, crashing out late, and crashing rather than going to bed.

I don't really want to be doing this, big fan of kids going to bed and getting a good nights sleep.

Appreciate I don't have them for long, but what kind of things do you do with them to get them to go and stay in bed. They are 5 & 7.]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:05:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25370&PID=641703&title=getting-kids-to-bed#641703