Sunday, 19 July 2015

Bedtime Routine & a GIVEAWAY

For a while, my son's bedtime routine at my house involved listening to an audio book after we had read a few stories together. However the Fireman Sam audio book was a bad choice on my part as it got him too excited and I needed something a bit more relaxing than the high action stories of fire fighting in Pontypandy. The concept was genius though as it did encourage him to stay in bed as he focused on the words as they floated round his little bedroom.

Now he's a bit older, instead of a star reward chart we are keeping tally of points on the blackboard in the kitchen. He gets 10 points if he goes to bed on time and a bonus of 5 points if he stays in bed until 7am. There are minus points if he gets up!! He is highly competitive, so this seems to work as he competes against his little sister for the top spot each week. The reward is a treat of some form... I'm yet to decide what this will be, but perhaps it could be a Lego minifigure, or an ice cream (where has the sun gone though!?).

Anyway, step in Vicky Arlidge with her 'Lullabies for Children' CD. The CD is 45 minutes of relaxing lullabies that have captivated both my son and daughter. Unlike some children's CDs, I am able to listen to this also without it annoying me! We read our usual bedtime stories and then I press play on the CD player in our hallway... hey presto, the kids lie and relax and listen to the vocals and I can crack on with the housework (or perhaps put my feet up and chill myself!).



Want to try the CD for yourself? I have three CDs for my lovely followers to win! All you need to do is enter the Rafflecopter below.

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There will be three winners, each receiving one CD
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Competition ends on 2nd August
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Thank you to Vicky Arlidge for providing this prize. Her CDs can be bought on Amazon here for £2.99 with free delivery.
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27 comments:

  1. Leanne Lunn19 July 2015 at 10:26

    Keep things the same every night that way children know exactly what to expect, works for us :)

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  2. Ale19 July 2015 at 11:42

    My baby is only 5 months so don't have many tips yet. But a lot of cuddling and rocking seem to work... For now. ;)

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  3. pretty pistol19 July 2015 at 11:56

    its important to keep to a routine,

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  4. Tracy Nixon19 July 2015 at 12:28

    Stick to the same routine - mine is bath, wind down with a story/lullaby and a warm drink then lights out.

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  5. Isis1981uk20 July 2015 at 11:22

    Make time for a book & a cuddle.

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  6. no name25 July 2015 at 11:12

    Having a routine as children get out of sorts without it

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  7. mummy2425 July 2015 at 18:11

    Have a routine!

    Ashleigh

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  8. Kristy Brown26 July 2015 at 12:01

    Keep it simple

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  9. izbiz8826 July 2015 at 16:26

    Try and do the same things in the same order every night and stick to your timings for consistency :) They will soon learn that bath, teeth and story (etc) means sleep time.

    Elizabeth H

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  10. Unknown26 July 2015 at 20:56

    Routine, routine, routine

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  11. lauralights26 July 2015 at 21:30

    Sticking to the exact same routine every night

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  12. Laura nice26 July 2015 at 21:55

    Have a routine!
    And don't give it!!

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  13. Jean28 July 2015 at 23:04

    I 'm a grandma, but stick to same routine as he has at home when I have my grandson to stay. He loves his music to fall asleep to.

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  14. Kerry locke31 July 2015 at 14:37

    Do Not deviate from your set routine - routine is key to getting a successful bedtime routine

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  15. Kim Neville31 July 2015 at 17:15

    Have a routine and keep to it. After we have dinner kids have a bath then chill time with a story before bed

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  16. WeeWillieWilkie31 July 2015 at 22:03

    We stick to the same routine too.

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  17. Jessy31 July 2015 at 22:09

    Routine, routine, routine! It's so important!

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  18. Robyn Clarke31 July 2015 at 22:18

    Bath, book and milk, teeth, bed. Same routine every night, if anything changes it always takes longer to get them to sleep.

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  19. Unknown1 August 2015 at 07:44

    Be consistent

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  20. Rich Tyler1 August 2015 at 08:40

    Bathtime & A Story :)

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  21. Unknown1 August 2015 at 08:52

    bubbly ath and story works every time

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  22. KayeLaFaye1 August 2015 at 12:12

    Stick to the same routine each night :)

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  23. Vickie1 August 2015 at 14:22

    Keep to a routine and don't make promises you can't keep.

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  24. Unknown1 August 2015 at 14:33

    Regular routine such as last meal of the day, bath time and then bed at the same time every day.

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  25. Christine1 August 2015 at 15:14

    My grandson has a Glo Clock but I dose not seem to help sleep he likes my music in very low

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  26. adben121 August 2015 at 21:30

    Regular routine, repeat repeat repeat

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  27. Natalie Crossan1 August 2015 at 23:08

    A relaxing hour beforehand x

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