Now that Ladybug is here, I have been re-reading one of my favorite books about babies. Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg with Melinda Blau was one of the two books that primarily shaped the way I established our routine with Buddy and Sweetpea. And now that Ladybug is over a week old, I'll begin working on her routine as well.
One of my favorite sayings from this book is "Start as you mean to go on" which means to begin life with your child as you see life in the future. Right now Ladybug is sleeping on top of us at night instead of in her bed but I know when she is older, I do not want to have her on my chest at night. So our goal with her right now is to begin to work on her sleeping in her bed.
Using acronyms like E.A.S.Y (Eat, Activity, Sleep, You) and S.L.O.W (Stop, Listen, Observe, What's Up), Tracy Hogg's principles are a breeze to follow and easy to understand even while lacking sleep! The biggest thing that I appreciate is the development of a routine, not a schedule, but a routine of what to expect. This not only helps the baby adjust to their new life but helps the parents know how to plan their days. I, by nature, am a planner and so having Buddy, Sweetpea, and Ladybug on a flexible routine gives me more peace of mind. The key word in parenting is flexibility and so if adjustments need to be made during the day, they can be easily made to our routine.
If you are a new parent or expecting a child, check this book out! As with every parenting book though, take the advice with a grain of salt and do what fits your lifestyle best. Happy Parenting!
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