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Daylight-Saving Time: Preparing Baby
From the new Parenting.com dr Jeffrey Fine
THANKS TO ANGELIQUE MILLETTE FOR THIS SHORT AND IMPORTANT ARTICLE.
On Sunday, March 14, clocks will be set forward one hour. With the time change quickly approaching, you may be wondering how to transition baby or toddler without upsetting their sleep routine.
Help your child spring forward beginning Tuesday, March 9, by putting them to sleep 10 minutes earlier each night. Make it easier by comforting, singing or reading, and/or starting your bedtime routine sooner. By Sunday, your child will have slowly adjusted to the new time.
If your baby or toddler’s bedtime is 7 p.m., it will look like this:
Tuesday: 6:50 p.m. bedtime
Wednesday: 6:40 p.m. bedtime
Thursday: 6:30 p.m. bedtime
Friday: 6:20 p.m. bedtime
Saturday 6:10 p.m. bedtime
Sunday: 7 p.m. bedtime (accounting for the time change)
It takes about a week for babies and toddlers to adjust to a new time schedule. Your little one may be a bit cranky, or seem more tired than usual. Stick to your routine and keep naps at the same time. Once you’ve both adjusted, enjoy the increased daylight (which means more playtimes!).

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