My Son Is Going to Bed Earlier and Earlier Every Night

Hey C.,

That's good!!!! He's trying to make his own schedule.. What time does he get up in the morning? 7/7:30 is normal for them to go down at, be lucky!!!! At 6 months Banyan went down at 7pm and got up at about 6:45/7am..... There is no "right" time for them to go down at. It lets you get things done at night and just relax...
Be happy about that....
Kristy

My children also have a bedtime of 8 or 8:30 but, I have noticed that their eating habits, sleeping habits, and activeness change as they gro through their toddler years. My one year old just recently started getting tired at around 7:30 so...... I let him go to bed. A little extra sleep never hurt ANYONE!
The only reason I would TRY to keep him/her awake is if they are going to bed earlier to wake up the next morning at the crack of dawn!

Hi C. I 2 have a 6 month old and i was just wondering what time does he wake up in the morning? my daughter falls asleep at different times sometimes it is a little earlier and sometimes its after 9 i think it is normal 4 their scheldules 2 b a little different just as us grown ups are... if u have any questions just ask... oh and a little about me im 22yrs mother of 3, a daughter 6, son4, and a baby girl that is 6 months she turned 6 months on the 15th

hello,

i think if he is tired let him sleep.
he should be getting at least 12 hours at night and a 2 hour nap in the afternoon. babys need to sleep alot.

i think your doing great to have him on a good schedule.

have a nice day,
S.

Hi my name is kathy and I raised my son, and now raising my 2 nieces. i am 46... Each child developes their own schedules, which change through childhood, to teir selves. not a peditricians or anyone elses' beliefs! Enjoy your extra free time and relax, your son is doing fine! As he gets older he will be able to develop a sleep pattern. My 6 yr. old niece gets up every morning for school without a problem, yet will sleep till 9 or even 10 on Sat. & Sundays. She is healthy & bright! So is the 3 yr. old, who is not a pattern sleeper yet. God bless you & your family-Always,
Truly,
Kathy

I had and still have the same issue with my daughter. She gets up around 7am and takes a good nap mid day but 7:30 pm is the latest I get her to stay awake. In the beginning it was tough because I work and would get limited time with her in the evenings. But cherish the schedule and enjoy your quiet time.

Oh my gosh!!! You are soooo lucky!!! Be happy that he is going to bed early because that will change. And it will change several times. You'll be saying "I wish he'd just go to sleep!!!"

I don't think there is a "set" time they should be going to sleep. My son, who is 2 now, went to bed around 7-7:30 when he was that young and it changed all the time. Just when I thought we had a good schedule he'd change. All children are different, you can't really say this or that is the "right" time. If he is tired then let him go to sleep, don't try and keep him up, unless there is a reason to. Take advantage and have time for yourself.

I have got two now and I hope everynight that my son will go to sleep by 9:00 or 9:30. I have to start at 7:30 for him!!! My daughter who is almost 3 months goes to bed as early as 7:00 or as late as 10:30!!! Luckily she then sleeps like 8 hours, but I do'nt know everynight what is going to happen!

Good luck and relax, have some wine (or soda), which ever you prefer!

Hello.

My son is almost 6 months and he has been going to bed earlier and earlier. I usally give him his bath around 8pm my husband will play with him and then i will nurse him to sleep. So around 9pm he is our for the night and he was up for the day by lastest 8:00 am. But the past 2 days if he is still awake around 7:45pm i would be lucky. The only down fall is he is wide awake SUPER early. Last night/this morning he was ____@____.com the night before he was up @ 4am.

I wonder if he is going thru his 6 month growth spurt early.

I agree with the above moms. I have been very fortunate as well. My son will be 3 in Dec., and since he was a little under one he has been going to bed at 7:30 and waking between 7 and 8,and he takes a 2 hour nap at 12:30. My daughter is 14 months and has been on the same schedule except she gets up between 8 and 8:30. My cousin gave me good advice with my first born "the earlier the bed time, the better." I don't know if your married, but I love the one on one time I get with my husband after the kids are in bed. And as your little one gets older, you'll find those times are harder to come by. So I would suggest keep the early bed time, and try to keep him on it as he grows. But as the other mom said that's not always your decision.

C.,

The other mom is right. Let the baby tell you when he is tired. There is no set time. I got lucky with my boys. I was able to start them on a routine at a year old. My now 5 year old and 2 year old are on the same schedule and it works great for me, the go to bed at 8 and are up at somewhere between 6 and 6:30. Let the baby lead you right now. Things will change and you will eventually get into a routine.

Good luck.

S.
SAHM of 3 boys

Hi there I just wanted to let you know that maybe your son is going through a growth spurt. My son used to do the same thing. He still does it now.