Tips on How to Conceive a Baby Boy
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What to expect when your baby is between 8 -10 months establishing a routine:
Stevens H. (2012) Safe Sleep Space 3rd ed. Rebus Press Australia. P. 92)
| Time | Sleep or Awake |
| 6.30 am (ish) | Start the day with a milk feed About half an hour after the milk feed, offer breakfast. Solids can be offered before milk anytime from 9 months onwards Play time |
| 2½ hours later | Watch for tired signs Some quiet time |
| 9.30 am (ish) | Sleep time varies – around 2 hours |
| 11.30 am (ish) | Awake and ready for another milk feed (breast, bottle or cup) About ½ hour after milk feed offer some lunch. Water from a cup is okay as well after meal. Play time |
| 2½ hours later | Watch for tired signs Some quiet time |
| 2.30 pm (ish) | Sleep time (varies from 1 to 2 hours) |
| 3.30–4.30 pm (ish) | Awake ready for a milk drink, then a small snack such as some fruit and water from a cup. Play time |
| 5.00 pm(ish) | Dinner time Bath time |
| 6.00 pm(ish) | Play time |
| 6.30 pm(ish) | Cuddle time, book time and quiet time |
| 7.00 pm(ish) | Feed time before bed |
| 7.30 pm (ish) | Bed time |
| 10.00 –11.00 pm | Dream-time feed if required |
| 3.00 am onwards | An overnight feed may or may not be needed depending on your baby’s ability to gain adequate fluids during the day. |
