Changing baby’s schedule for daylight savings: fall back
Adjusting baby’s sleep and feeding schedule for daylight savings time can help ease the transition, especially for little ones who thrive on routine. Here’s a step-by-step guide to gradually shift your baby’s schedule in the days leading up to the time change, using a gentle approach:
1. Start About a Week Before
• Begin adjusting your baby’s schedule by about 10-15 minutes each day.
• For “fall back” (gaining an hour), gradually push everything later, so bedtime, wake time, naps, and feeding times shift forward by 10-15 minutes daily.
2. Adjust Bedtime
• Moving bedtime gradually will help prevent your baby from becoming overtired or thrown off by a sudden change. For instance:
• If bedtime is usually at 7:00 pm, start by putting your baby down at 7:15 pm for a few nights, then 7:30 pm, and so on, until you reach the “new” bedtime.
3. Shift Feeding Times
• Babies often wake out of habit for feeds, so adjusting feeding times will reinforce the new schedule.
• Like bedtime, adjust feeding times by 10-15 minutes each day to align with the new schedule.
4. Shift Naps Gradually
• Shift naps later by 10-15 minutes to match the new wake time and help your baby adjust gradually. Start with the first nap of the day and make small shifts in each nap that follows.
5. Natural Light Exposure
• During the day, try to get your baby outside or near a window with natural light as this helps regulate circadian rhythms. Morning light, in particular, can help set your baby’s internal clock to the new time.
6. Be Flexible
• Babies might adjust to the time change faster or slower than expected. If your baby takes a bit longer, give them (and yourself) some grace—it’s normal! If you’re adjusting naps and feedings but they still wake at the “old” time, reassure them and try to keep them in their crib until the new wake time.
This gradual shift can make the transition easier for both you and baby. And remember, if it takes a bit longer to get on track, that’s perfectly okay!
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