Child's daily routine at different ages

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The daily routine is a specially adjusted and streamlined daily routine. It is important for those who attach great importance to self-discipline and planning their time. There are adherents and opponents of the daily routine, but hardly any mother will say that she objects to her child eating and sleeping at the same time. The obligatory items of the day regimen for a child are the following:

1. Water treatments.
2. Gymnastics or air baths.
3. Lunch breaks.
4. Nap break.
5. Walk.
6. Play time.
7. Time for lessons, reading, development activities.

Importance of daily routine

There is no need to follow a strict schedule, it should be designed so that its items are easily interchangeable. There are more than enough beneficial benefits of keeping a daily routine for a child.

A child who follows a daily routine is he althier. He takes food in a timely manner, his body has already set its clock and knows when he needs to work actively and digest what he has eaten.

A daily walk strengthens a child'sorganism.

If the child goes to bed at the same time, he falls asleep much easier.

The habit of following a routine will certainly help the baby become more collected, moving into adulthood, it will be easier for him to organize himself on his own.

A child who lives according to the regime feels more confident and secure. Yes, the daily routine creates predictability, but he will know what to do, he will not feel helpless. If the child’s daily routine is already established, he can do many things on his own. He needs no reminders or instructions.

As you know, all habits are born gradually, if they are repeated every day. A mandatory daily routine will help the child form he althy habits, such as brushing his teeth 2 times a day, exercising, mandatory breakfast.

If a child is preparing for kindergarten or school soon, it will be easier for him to adapt there. He will not need to be explained that he must comply with the regime - he perceives this as the norm.

Newborn baby routine

A newborn child is considered from the moment of birth until the 28th day of life. For the first 3-4 days, the baby, along with his mother, is usually in the maternity hospital. If everything is in order with his he alth and the women in labor, they are discharged home.

At first, the baby sleeps almost 20 hours a day, so his schedule is extremely simple. But still, it should approximately correspond to the child’s daily regimen, taking into account his age.

Sometimes these babies sleep all day and become active at night. This is due to the fact that he got used to such a regime even in the womb, where during the day he was motion sick during his mother's vigorous activity. In the evening, when mom went to bed, the rested baby began to kick and push. It will take time for him to get used to the new schedule.

Feeding a baby at this age should be about once every 2 hours, but it is best to feed the baby on demand. Thus, the mother will soon begin to produce the required amount of milk and she will avoid lactostasis. If the child is on artificial nutrition, then the intervals between feedings will be longer. Already in the first 7 days, the formula-fed baby's regimen will be established, he will know when it's time to eat.

With bathing, it is best to wait until the umbilical wound heals. Usually it is about 10 days. These days you can do with just rubbing. If, nevertheless, there is a need to bathe the baby, this is done in boiled water with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. But we must not forget about general hygiene. Ears, eyes, nose should be treated with saline or boiled water 1-2 times a day.

Walking even in the warm season is recommended to start with 15 minutes, daily increasing the duration of stay on the street. Walking with the baby is desirable every day and in any weather. If summer is outside, then this should be done when the heat has already subsided a little or, conversely, has not yet begun.

The daily routine inmonth

The daily routine of a one-month-old baby and a baby up to a month old is not very different.

His sleep time is slightly shortened and his wake time is increased. Already at this age, it is necessary to try to teach the child to go to bed at the same time, day and night.

Feeding is also at the request of the baby, by this time he will get used to the schedule a little, and the milk will arrive in the right volumes.

You can now bathe him calmly, the water is needed for this the most ordinary, unboiled. It is recommended to bathe the baby at least twice a week, in hot weather at least every day.

The daily routine of a child per month must necessarily include walks on the street for at least two hours a day. It will be convenient to do this during sleep. Mom, who knows the time when he falls asleep, goes outside in advance. The stroller moves quickly.

If the baby has no contraindications, massage should be included in the daily routine. It can be both curative and general. The time for the massage is selected so that the child is full, does not want to sleep and nothing bothers him.

Child's daily routine at six months

During this period, the baby begins to go to sleep 2-3 times a day, the time of wakefulness increases significantly.

Complementary foods are introduced, starting with one teaspoon.

Supplement the baby with breast milk or formula, the average number of daily feedings reaches 5 times.

At this time, most babies begin to sit, so they become more interestedbe on a walk. It is necessary to calculate the time so that before falling asleep, the child has time to ride and look around.

In addition to bathing, hygiene, massage procedures, you can now add time for joint games. The child still does not understand much, but the time spent playing with parents is already valuable for him.

The daily routine of a one-year-old baby

By this time, the baby has already grown significantly, most likely that he already knows how to walk and the world around him has become much more interesting.

At 1 year old, a child's daily routine usually includes 2 naps, but if he gets up late in the morning, then sleep only 1 time per day.

Many babies at this age have almost switched to adult food, but they can still be supplemented with milk or formula. This is usually practiced in the morning and at night, before going to bed.

It is also necessary to bathe the child at least 2 times a week, in the evening, preferably at the same time. Teeth cleaning is added to hygiene procedures. At the discretion of the mother, it will be a special rubber brush or a full-fledged brush with children's toothpaste. Like adults, children need to brush their teeth twice a day.

Now that the baby has become more active, he needs more time for walks. After all, there are so many unknowns around, he has so much to explore. It is impossible to constantly keep the child in the stroller during the festivities, he should be put there only when he is tired.

Developing games, reading books, modeling, drawing should become an integral part of a child's daily routine every year. In thatage, you can already try to take him to developmental classes, then he will quickly get used to the team and will be more sociable in the future.

In addition to developing activities, he must have time just for games. At this time, he can fool around, throw out energy, run and jump.

Child's daily routine at 3 years old

At the age of three, a child enters a new era in his life, now he becomes an active participant in society, he needs more communication with people, in particular, with children of his age. If he has already gone to kindergarten, this will solve the problem of communication. Kindergarten is making big changes to his daily routine. Now the baby has his own "job".

If the child is an owl, then before kindergarten, it is necessary to start accustoming him to early rises. At this age, a child, in order to maintain vigor and efficiency, should sleep 1 time during the day.

Many three-year-olds no longer sleep during the day when they are at home. Having started going to kindergarten, the child gets used to daytime sleep. The main thing for parents is not to break this schedule during the weekend and put him to bed at the same time.

A child at 3 years of age should eat at least four times a day. It will be optimal to observe the diet that the baby will get used to in kindergarten.

If a child attends a preschool institution, then, of course, he walks with the group there, but after the kindergarten, one more walk will be useful. Since after a daytime sleep he has a lot of strength and energy.

You need to bathe a child of this age 1-2 times a week, ifit's summer, then a good option would be bathing in the shower. Now he can brush his teeth and wash his face on his own. It is important to teach your child to wash their own hands before eating, after the street and after using the toilet.

Most likely, in kindergarten he is engaged in creativity and plays educational games. Parents can enroll a child in a circle or section, noticing some specific talents and skills in their baby. At this age, two classes a week for 40-60 minutes are enough. Don't overload your child!

Children always need to interact with their parents, so set aside some time in the evening to play together or read a book before bed.

Daily routine for schoolchildren

The stage of pre-school education is over. School time for a child usually begins at the age of 6-7, then the regimen of the entire period of primary school will be considered.

Most often, students from 1st to 4th grade study in the first shift, which means that the child gets up at about 7 in the morning. Parents need to make sure that the day before he goes to bed early, and in the morning he is not too lazy to carry out water procedures and have breakfast. Breakfast at this age should not be neglected. Lunch and afternoon tea will most likely fall during your stay at school. Dinner should not be too late, now is the time to instill this positive habit.

The student's daily routine should include physical exercise. It can be both physical education at school, and classes in the sports section. If neither is available, daily home exercises will do.

In the daily routine of a child 7 years and older without failtime is allocated for studying and doing homework. Since the child is studying on the first shift, everything should be prepared in the evening. These classes take 2-3 hours a day after lunch. After completing the lessons, the student has time for his hobbies and hobbies.

A school-age child usually does not sleep during the day, he already has enough energy for the whole day. In the evening, before going to bed, a shower is recommended. It will help relieve muscle tone and make it easier to fall asleep after a busy day.

Do I need a regimen?

As in any matter, there are always opponents and defenders of the daily routine. The pros were listed above, but what do his opponents say?

It is hard for the youngest children to adjust to the schedule. Yes it is. There should be relaxation in the baby’s daily routine and it should be easier to relate to the fact that not everything goes as planned. But for children over 3 years old, there are no problems with the schedule if you start accustoming them to it at an early age.

Many modern mothers who advocate natural motherhood believe that the regime is a relic of the Soviet era. There is no need to convince them, everyone is free to think as he wants. It is only worth noting that then all people living according to the daily routine, in their opinion, live in the Soviet era. So there's nothing wrong with that.

Summing up

By limiting the child, the mother interferes with the individual development of the personality. Unfortunately, most children left to their own devices do not grow up to be creative people or their talents do not develop in the right direction.

Parents themselves choose what topriority for their child. The main thing is not to forget that at preschool age the foundations of upbringing and norms of behavior are laid, which will remain with him for the rest of his life.