Baby Forrest’s afternoon routine

Forrest’s afternoon routine: 

12:00PM- has lunch and water from his sippy cup. ( In high chair) 

12:30PM- runs around in his walker. 
(SAFETY- I watch him closely as he gets around quick and likes to get into everything! He tries to turn the stove on and plays with the microwave! Also I make sure pantry door stays closed and garage sliding door stays locked.) 

12:45PM- floor play time. Forrest likes you to read books to him and he likes to play with his toys. Loves his blocks or playing in play centre. 
(SAFETY- forrest still can’t sit well alone. I Make sure i am sitting on the floor with him with pillows around him as he tends to lose balance and fall over. )

1:30PM-breast feed or bottle feed. Then Forrest goes for his second nap of he day. Usually 45minutes to one hour. 
(SAFETY- forrest sleeps in his cot in his sleep bag and little bunny. No other blankets or toys in cot. Black out curtains are drawn and lullaby music is played in nursery. Cuddle in cradle position to sleepy then place in cot. He may cry a bit or fuss but generally goes to sleep.) 

2:30PM- nappy change. Cuddles, play peek-a-boo and sing nursery rhyme songs. 

3:00PM- after noon snack. Usually a baby yogurt and bit of water from sippy cup. ( in high chair) 

3:30PM- outdoor play. Likes to watch the puppy play fetch. 
(SAFETY- watch out of mosquitoes as they come out early.) 

4PM- 4:15PM- sometimes a bit of screen time. Watch a bit of a Disney movie or ABC kids show. He loves giggle and hoot. ( usually lays on play mat with toy) 

5PM- dinner time. 

6PM- bath time. 

6:30PM- breast feed. 


7PM- bedtime. 

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