Bedtime Routine For Multiple Kids

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I absolutely love spending time with my kids all day, but I don't think there's a mom out there who doesn't watch the clock as bedtime approaches. You either watch it because you can't wait to get a moment's peace or you know the "trauma" your bedtime routine brings about...I've been in both camps. There have been seasons where my kids HATED bedtime. They would do anything they possibly could to get out of going to sleep. The excuses would range from being constantly thirsty all the way to there's a monster in their closet. Then you deal with the crowd mentality when you have multiple kids. It's all contagious. All of your kids could be fine one moment and then losing their you know what the next. It only required one of your kids to mention the monster or how thirsty they are... Then they all start experiencing the same thing.I've even noticed that I'm able to predict how bedtime will go. I start watching them before I announce that it's bedtime and try to see how hyper they are, how sensitive they are, or just how much chaos is going on.I thought going to school would help. They were bound to be exhausted after a full day of school... Right? Wrong. It only ended up causing one kid to be exhausted while the others thought they were big enough to pull all-nighters!I end up scrambling at night trying to convince them to go to sleep, knowing full well they have to get up early the next morning...Is it possible for bedtime to actually go smoothly?YES!After about a week of craziness, I knew something needed to change. When your kids don't sleep well, you don't sleep well, and a tired momma ain't no one's friend!

Our Bedtime Tips and Routine

This bedtime routine has made a HUGE impact on how our evenings go. Our kids have learned our new routine and they even look forward to it after dinner.

Bath Time.

The first and most important part of bedtime is bathtime. I used to have my kids take a shower before school started, but it ended up taking FOREVER. Instead, we do bathtime at night because it helps them to calm down and get relaxed.Our oldest runs upstairs after dinner and starts the bath for him and his brothers. The new addition to our routine is JOHNSON'S® Calming Shampoo. I've always been a huge fan of JOHNSON’S® products for my kids because their products are made up of over 90% of naturally derived ingredients. They truly care about what we use for our kids and that matters to this momma.Not to mention it has a pump top! I don't know about you but I typically have my hands full and the new pump top makes it much easier to wash up the kids while I also play referee.

PJ's And Brush Teeth

Then my kids head over and get snuggled up in their PJ's and brush their teeth. They are obsessed with getting off the sugar bugs so I never have to beg them to brush their teeth! They even make me inspect their teeth when they're finished.

Set Out Clothes For Tomorrow

I let my kids pick out their own clothes for the next day. They love having the freedom to pick it all out and get it ready for school. Sometimes I help them find things that actually match and other times I let them live their best lives! Giving your kids little bits of freedom like this goes a long way.

Reading Lights On For The Big Kids

The big kids are allowed to read for thirty minutes while using their booklights. I don't think they've ever lasted the full thirty minutes but it also counts as the kid's school reading! That works right?

Set The Alarm

The last and final thing we do is set the alarm. The kids all take turns being able to set it and it lets them know when they can get up in the morning. Yes, I have early risers on my hands and they would get up at 4 am if I let them. I have to KEEP them in bed until 6 am. Having the alarm clock helps because they know to look at the time before they hop out in the morning.

What To Do Next

Create your own bedtime routine. Whether you use ours or start something new that fits your family well. Make it fun and stay consistent.You also need to head over to Rite Aid to pick up your own JOHNSON’S® baby products. They're our go-to stop! Everyone there is so friendly and they always make it a positive experience.Our favorites are COTTONTOUCH™ Wash & Shampoo, COTTONTOUCH™ Daily Face & Body Lotion, and JOHNSON'S® Calming Shampoo. The new Cottontouch products JOHNSON’S® has is amazing! They are specifically designed to be gentle enough on newborn skin and they don't leave a gross residue behind. I have kids with sensitive skin so that's huge for me. I need to know the products my kid are using are safe and natural.Don't forget to get your savings today! You can save $1 on any 1 JOHNSON'S® lotion, wash, or hair care item!