"Each family has to develop its own routine, but doing the same activities in the same order every day helps the baby anticipate what will come next."
In addition, "sleep time should be consistent," says Dr. Mindell. "Each family has to develop its own routine, but doing the same activities in the same order every day helps the baby anticipate what will come next." Dr. Mindell suggests doing three or four winding-down activities for 20 to 30 minutes. These activities can include infant massages, baths, lullabies, prayers, rocking, nursing, and reading.