Toddler bedtime routine

[Samismum]

Hello

Ds is 16mths and bedtime routine has always been the same.

7pm tidy up toys
walk upstairs singing our bedtime song
bath
milk in sippy whilst cuddling for 5 - 10mins
placed in cot awake but chilled out
asleep within 5 - 15mins

Dh thinks the cuddling is a bad habit and thinks i should place ds straight in the cot

I'm just wondering what everyones bedtime routine is like?

Thanks

[carolyn]

I don't think the  cuddling is a bad habit at all. It is a wonderful bonding experience and relaxing for your LO.  Our bedtime routine has evolved as John has gotten older. But I think that it was very similar at 16 months with one exception. We included stories during cuddle time.

 I am wondering if your DH is included in the bedtime routine.  If not an idea would be to let him read the stories or cuddle your LO while you read.

[ella&jack'smum]

Second the perevious post - who doesn't want to be cuddled before they go to sleep, KWIM  !! Around 16 mos I introduced story time to both mine, whilst having their milk - it really works for us.

As the PP said - maybe DH should get involved in the bedtime routine, read some books, have a cuddle, and then he'll realise it's one of the most precious times of the day - quite often now Jack reaches for his cot and I'm thinking - hang on a minute buddy, I want MORE cuddles!!!!

Sounds like you've got it sorted to me!!

[jessica and emilys mummy]

You know,if he's getting a good nights sleep and is not expecting you to go in and out all night,then keep it up.Sounds lovely.Cuddles are great