KATONES It must be something in the air. BJ is slobbering bad, & will only sleep 30 minute stints today. He's not happy. I've just put the air con on in his room hoping that he'll sleep for longer. We'll see

TANYA I thought I'd share my routine with you. This is what I learnt from Possum Cottage (a day stay for settling babies). You might pick up something you may like to do with Maya. Our routine goes like this (it doesn't always go to plan but it gives me structure & a plan to work towards)

15mins wake - feed

20mins In bouncer looking at nature in the backyard allowing food digestion

10mins In bouncer with toys

5mins Nappy change

10-15mins Cuddle time - singing, reading books, or taking a short stroll even if just in back or front yard

20 mins Aerobics =
5min Tummy time dangle toys in front,
Approx 10min Arms in & out x 8
Legs in & out x 8 (singing the alphabet song)
Opposite arm to foot x 8 each side (singing bend & stretch)
Bycicles (singing wheels on the bus, people on the bus)
(REPEAT)
1-2min Sit ups x 8 (support head & neck, hold legs down)
3-5min Rolling across mat or towel (Place baby on tummy, tuck arm in & roll over to back, lift arm above head & roll onto tummy)

5-10mins Cuddle time with mum or dad

10mins In bouncer with toys

10mins Nature time in bouncer
SLEEP

I find I have plenty of me time this way. BJ loves his nature time. Initially I felt bad that he was sitting in this chair all alone staring out the window, but now I realise he actually enjoys it. He looks at the trees & sits in silence, most of the time. As I said it doesn't always go to plan but when it doesn't I just try to start the cycle again either with a sleep or a feed. Hope i've helped even if just a little.