Example Seven-Month Baby Schedule

I've been asked a lot about sharing Adam's schedule. I am a VERY schedule oriented person (hello, type A personality) because if I don't have a schedule, my day is completely frazzled. Children also thrive by having schedules because (according to the research I've done) it allows them to feel secure and know what is happening next.

A couple of notes:
- As Adam hit seven months, he is no longer breastfed, so if you're breastfeeding, this is probably not the schedule for you.
- You will probably have to tweak for your own baby's needs because all babies are different.
- Adam has always been a great sleeper - so he hasn't woken up in the middle of the night since 12 weeks. You'll definitely need to change it up if your baby wakes up at night still.

 Example Baby Schedule

 9:00-9:30a
     - Wake-up
     - Put on clothes

 9:30-10:00a

     - Breakfast

         > 6oz Formula

         > 2 Tbsp rice cereal

10:00-11:00a

     - Playtime

11:00-11:15a

     - Books

11:15-1:00a

     - Nap time

1:00-1:30p

     - Lunch

          > 4-5oz Formula

          > Baby food

1:30-3:00p

     - Playtime

3:00-5:00

     - Snack

          > 6oz Formula

3:30-6:00p

     - Nap time

6:00-6:30p

     - Dinner

          > 4-5oz Formula

          > Baby food

6:30-7:30p

     - Playtime (special playtime with Daddy)

7:30-7:45 p

     - Bath (every other day)

7:45-8:00 p

     - Snack
           > 5-6oz Formula

8:00p

     - Prayers and Paci

     - Bedtime

           > Kiss and say goodnight before laying down

           > Put on back, big blanket, little blanket
           > No talking once he’s laying down



Now it's your turn to share with me about your experience with putting your baby on a schedule. Do you have one? What works best for you?