Is your baby two years old? We hasten to congratulate you on this achievement. You have probably already noticed how persistently the baby is drawn to knowledge, he shows interest in absolutely everything: natural phenomena, the work of home appliances, animals and birds, as well as many other events that fall into his area of ​​attention. Now the child acts consciously, he seeks to acquire as many skills and knowledge as possible.

Hourly daily routine

At two years old, the child is used to living on a schedule and perceives any failure as a problem. Therefore, if possible, try to adhere to the daily regimen, avoiding violations. The most important rule is that meals should always be at the same time. The same goes for sleep. All other activities can be transferred to another hour without much harm to the baby. Daily Schedule Option:

• 07:00 - waking up;
• 07: 00–07: 30 - brushing teeth, ears and nose, washing, changing clothes;
• 07: 30–08: 00 - morning exercises, it is advisable to do it together with mom or dad;
• 08: 00–08: 30 - breakfast, milk porridge or vegetable puree, you can offer biscuits for tea;
• 08: 30–09: 00 - educational games;
• 09: 00-11: 00 - the first walk, in the cold season it is better to go outside later, when it gets a little warmer, in the summer try to walk the child before the onset of heat;
• 11–00: 12: 00 - playing at home, reading books, listening to music with mom;
• 12: 00–12: 30 - lunch, by this time the child usually already has an appetite, offer him soup, compote is suitable as a drink;
• 12: 30-13: 00 - independent games, preparation for naps;
• 13: 00-15: 00 - afternoon nap;
• 15: 00-15: 30 - awakening;
• 15: 30–16: 00 - playing with the constructor, drawing;
• 16: 00-16: 30 - afternoon snack, a light snack before the walk will not hurt;
• 16: 30-18: 30 - it's time to go out into the fresh air;
• 18: 30–19: 00 - returning home, washing hands;
• 19: 00–19: 30 - communication with elders, learning new songs or developing games;
• 19: 30–20: 00 - dinner with family;
• 20: 00-21: 00 - air baths, bathing, massage, getting ready for bed;
• 21:00 - sleep.

The schedule is tight, but this does not mean that you need to be near the child every minute. The kid can be "puzzled" with something, leaving him in sight, and at this time to do the preparation of dinner or other household chores. The baby needs to be gradually taught that mom and dad can also have some kind of activities. If this option for a daily schedule is not suitable, it can be adapted to suit the needs of your family. The main thing is that it corresponds to the baby's biorhythms.

What can a two-year-old baby do?

One of the favorite pastimes of children of this age is drawing. Of course, they are still far from Leonardo da Vinci or Aivazovsky, but you yourself will see that there is nothing more pleasant than looking at the next "creations" of your own child. And even if the horse is for some reason similar to the Bear Mountain, and the car almost exactly repeats the outlines of the boat, do not forget to praise the baby, because he tried so hard.

It's time to attract the baby to the creative processes. One of the options is sculpting. To do this, you will have to stock up on plasticine. The kid will be happy to create figures out of him, but it is hardly worth leaving him alone, with a high probability it can be argued that the child will definitely want to try new material the taste. A popular exercise option is finger drawing. For this you will need watercolors. Try to highlight a place on the wall where you could fix a sheet of Whatman paper - the kid will be happy to draw fantastic patterns on it.

Not sure which toys are best to buy for a two-year-old child? This is a great period to get acquainted with puzzles and constructors. Of course, the parts of the kits should be large enough so that the baby cannot accidentally swallow them. Sets of cubes, including those with letters, will not be superfluous. From time to time, during joint games, you can show a crumbs one of the letters, believe me, this information will be deposited in the crumbs in the subconscious. Basic skills:

• drawing;
• listening to fairy tales;
• primary skills of verbal communication with children and adults;
• neat food intake;
• carrying out hygiene procedures - washing, brushing teeth;
• dressing - albeit slowly, but the child is already able to cope with most of the wardrobe items without the help of adults;
• putting toys and clothes in place;
• controlled departure of physiological needs.

Every day you need to find time to communicate with your child. Games for him are not just entertainment, but a way of knowing the world around him. Parents should become guides for him, who along the way will explain why the sun is shining, what is good, and from which actions it is better to refrain.

Physical development of children at two years old

The kid is already moving much more confidently than at a year and a half. He walks with pleasure on a straight line - it can be a sidewalk curb or a board laid on the surface. Most often, two-year-old children are joyfully and lively having fun during outdoor games. They can be offered to play with the ball or jump. Every day with the child it is worth doing gymnastics, it will take a little time, up to half an hour, but the benefits are enormous:

• inhale-exhale, this exercise should begin and end the lesson;
• walking to music with knees raised high and arms moving in different directions;
• jumping around the room - for 40-50 seconds;
• "Goose" walking;
• "Bicycle" is one of the most popular exercises.

If you wish, you can supplement this list with other movements. For each exercise, you can come up with a story, then it will be more pleasant for the baby to practice.

Intellectual games for children of two years old

There are many games that stimulate mental development. For example, finding an image that matches a volumetric figure. To do this, you can search for ready-made kits in a retail network or make a kit yourself. Other options:

• assembly of pyramids, nesting dolls;
• playing with a constructor - you should start with the simplest elements, later you can move on to complex options containing more details;
• selection of toys by color or shape;
• contrasts - hard – soft, flat – voluminous, light – heavy, warm – cold;
• drawing geometric shapes.

If you notice that the baby is tired, it is better to interrupt the activity. As a rule, at two years old, children are able to concentrate for 20-30 minutes. After this time, they switch to something else.

The character of a two-year-old child

Children of this age tend to be in time everywhere and be active. Little fidgets hardly stay in one place, they constantly want a change of scenery, they walk with pleasure to new places, looking around unfamiliar surroundings with surprised eyes. An important point! It's important for 2-year-olds to get adult approval on a regular basis, so be sure to praise them for their accomplishments.

A common problem is child's whims... How to deal with this? Most often, the baby is dissatisfied in the following cases:

• when he wants to attract the attention of others;
• if there is no desire to do what his elders tell him to do;
• if necessary, copy the behavior of one of the relatives or friends.

In such cases, you can only advise to maintain composure and not get frustrated. One of the ways is to divert the attention of the crumbs, offer him an interesting activity, or show him something new. Other salient behaviors:

• refusal to make contact with strangers - often at two years old, children are suspicious;
• active gestures, a tendency to speak loudly to attract attention;
• desire to communicate verbally;
• kids at two years old enjoy watching cartoons and children's programs - on the Internet or TV.

Two-year-olds have a special attitude to music, and this is typical for both boys and girls. They sing with enthusiasm together with adults, as a rule, they like to dance to the beat of the music.

Nutrition for a two-year-old child

The baby regularly needs to be given meat and fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, cereals. The diet must be present dairy products, along with which calcium enters the body. It is on him that the formation of the child's skeletal system depends. Basic nutritional principles:

• fish - twice a week;
• cottage cheese - at least 100 g daily;
• hard cheese - no more than 40 g;
• fresh fruits with vegetables - every day;
• the baby's diet must include salads and stewed vegetables;
• a sufficient amount of drinking is one of the factors of full development.

Don't overfeed your baby! This is a common mistake many parents make. Overeating in the evening is especially dangerous, as it can reduce appetite the next day. During the transitional periods (spring and autumn), give your child vitamins - it is better to consult a pediatrician about this.

The child grows and develops, begins to stay awake more. Sleep still takes up most of the time, but the norms of sleep and wakefulness change slightly. About how much a child should sleep at 2 months and how to achieve this - further in the article.

Sleep and wakefulness rates

At two months, the baby spends about 15-16 hours in a dream, of which 5-6 fall on daytime sleep, 8-10 on nighttime. A kid at this age is already beginning to distinguish day from night. The optimal waking time is 1 hour 15 minutes. This time includes preparing for bed and laying down. By observing the norms of wakefulness, you can avoid overwork. If the child goes too far, then it will be more difficult for him to fall asleep in an overexcited state.

Development leap in 2 months

The child's sleep is influenced not only by the observance of the norms of sleep and wakefulness, but also by mental development. The brain of the baby is actively growing, and for this reason, at about 7 to 8 weeks, the head circumference increases sharply. At the age of two months, the baby begins to better understand the world around him and himself in it, he is already beginning to examine his hands, observe and study what is happening around him. Babies at 2 months can become restless, sleep more sensitive. You should not worry about this, hug the baby more, talk to him, smile, looking into his eyes. By about 10 weeks, your baby calms down and sleeps better again.

Daytime sleep

Usually, by two months, the child sleeps 4 - 5 times during the day. The duration of one sleep is from 40 minutes to 2 hours.

From 2 months, children may experience short daytime dreams - 20-30 minutes each. Such dreams may well be a physiological norm, however, if all daytime dreams in a baby are short, while he is capricious, behaves restlessly, he clearly does not have time to regain his strength and rest. If this is the case, try to prolong sleep by recreating the usual conditions for falling asleep as soon as he wakes up. For example, if he fell asleep during motion sickness, pick him up and shake him a little.

Night sleep

It is best to put your child to sleep at night between 7 pm and 10 pm. In this case, you need to monitor his state of fatigue, observing the time of wakefulness. Try not to lay down too late. Sleep intervals of 2 months at night become longer.

Breastfeeding and sleep

Sometimes breastfeeding is a way for your baby to calm down and go to sleep. It is important to understand that habits that are formed before 4 months will be very difficult to change later. If you are not against sleeping together and falling asleep only with your breast, then feel free to use this method. With it, you will not need to rock your baby and come up with other methods of laying. If you want your child to learn to fall asleep and sleep for a long time on their own in the future, then separate feeding and sleep. To do this, feed your baby not before bedtime, but after. Also separate sleeping and feeding areas. For example, put your baby to bed in the room and feed in the kitchen. This will teach your child to fall asleep on their own and free up more time for themselves.

How much should a baby eat at 2 months

A baby of two months of age should receive about 800 ml of milk per day. The volume of food for one feeding can reach 120 - 150 ml. Remember, a hungry child will not sleep well, so if the crumbs have difficulty falling asleep and the duration of sleep, it is worth checking the sufficiency of lactation. Clarification: in the question of how much a child should eat at 2 months, we focus on natural feeding, in artificial feeding, somewhat different.

How to put a 2 month old baby to bed

There are as many people here - there are so many opinions, and each of them has the right to exist. So, let's begin.

Method 1... Falling asleep on your own. It is possible to fully transfer the child to sleep on its own only after 6 months. After 4 months, you can actively prepare. At 2 months, the child is still very small, so if he cannot fall asleep on his own, do not insist on this. To minimize this stage of falling asleep, it is recommended to put the baby in the crib only after he begins to show sleepiness - yawning, squinting, rubbing his eyes. At the same time, observe if the crumb cries and asks to see its mother, take it and do not make it cry for a long time. Such stress is not at all good for the child's psyche and his trust in his mother. When the child has fallen asleep, put him in the crib so that he does not get used to sleeping only in his arms or next to his mother.

Method 2: Motion sickness. A lot has been said about its harm in due time. The luminaries of Soviet and post-Soviet pediatrics convinced parents that motion sickness leads to sleep disturbances, and subsequently to spoiled and excessive dependence of the child on the mother. The tendency of recent years does not prohibit rocking: if you are worried about emotional health - yours and your baby's - rocking him to health, even on your hands, even in a stroller or rocking chair, even in a sling or on a fitball.

Method 3: Falling asleep at chest. This method works "perfectly" - the child, having received the allotted portion of food, falls asleep quickly and deeply, and it's even easier for mom. The main thing is to carefully transfer the sleeping child to the crib without waking him up. And, of course, make sure that the baby does not choke on milk while falling asleep.

Method 4: Ritual. A certain sequence of actions helps to develop a clear algorithm. For example, an evening swim, a relaxing massage, and then feeding and sleeping. Over time, this regime will allow the child to learn to fall asleep at the same time.

Sleeping or sleeping together: which is better?

Another very effective method of trouble-free laying is sleeping together. It would seem to be perfect for both mom and child. There is no need to wean him and shift him at the risk of waking him up, and the feeling of closeness and togetherness ensures a healthy sleep for both. However, there are also "contraindications". Firstly, this method is not always suitable for a dad, for whom there is often no room in the family bed. Secondly, the careless movement of a soundly asleep mother can cause serious harm to the baby.

In addition, sooner or later, the child will still have to be accustomed to his own separate sleeping place, and it will not be easy to do this in an older age. Although, if other options do not work, you can use this as well.

Do I need to wake up the baby for feeding?

The answer to this question can only be given taking into account several factors. If the baby is gaining weight well, then there is no need to wake him up during the day. Pediatricians recommend waking a baby who sleeps for more than 5 hours in a row, since a long break in food can cause him to drop his blood glucose level, and this is a potentially dangerous condition.

If your child was born on time normal performance and gains weight well, and you feed him on demand - do not rush to disturb the sweet dream of the baby: he will wake up on his own as soon as he gets hungry.

If a newborn baby only eats and sleeps, then a two-month-old is already able to demonstrate his habits. The baby's day regimen at 2 months includes both sleep and feeding, as well as entertainment with parents. Rest at this age still takes most of the day. A baby's sleep at 2 months is a maximum of 16 hours. Mom at this time is resting or doing housework. The main thing is not to create loud sounds. After all, a child of the second month of life already has better developed sense organs than before. Therefore, the slightest rustle can wake him up, and the roar can even frighten him.

For a child to be healthy and in a good mood, it is important for him to get enough sleep. Therefore, to provide the little one with a quiet environment during the rest is a priority task for parents. The baby should sleep in silence for at least a year.

In general, the regimen of the day of babies who are artificially and breastfed does not differ much. The elements of the routine include:

• food;
• wakefulness;
• walks in the open air;
• bath procedures and personal hygiene.

If the mother in the first month of the child's life did not create a daily routine for him, then, starting from the second, this must be done. Otherwise, in the future, it will be difficult for the baby to adhere to the schedule, and the parents will have less free time.

Moms shouldn't be chasing stereotyped daily schedules. Often, children themselves set a regime that suits their parents. For example, they wake up for breakfast not at 6:00, but at 8:00 and give mom time to relax. Or they go to bed not at 22:00, but at 24:00 after a hearty dinner, and sleep until the morning. Then the family will have a full rest without nightly awakenings.

If the schedule of a two-month-old baby is far from the standards, then the mother needs to urgently correct it. There are times when children confuse day and night. And instead of sleeping in the dark, they are awake, and during the day, on the contrary, they sleep. Or they may wake up to eat not every 3-4 hours, but an hour later. This tires the parents, especially the mother. Therefore, you must not let the regime take its course.

Every month, the daily routine of the baby is gradually changing.

Approximate schedule

Children are completely different, and even at the same age have their own daily routine. The main task for the mother is to carry out the necessary procedures that are included in the schedule.

Approximate daily routine:

• 06:00 - 06:30 - the baby wakes up, eats.
• > 06:30 - 07:30 - awake. Mom conducts hygiene procedures (washes the baby, changes the diaper, cuts off the nails, cleans the nose), light gymnastics.
• > 07:30 - 09:30 - the child is resting.
• > 09:30 - 11:00 - the baby woke up. Mom feeds the baby breast milk or a mixture. After eating, it is important to hold the baby up in a "column" so that excess air comes out.
• > 11:00 - 13:00 - sleep, preferably outside.
• > 13:00 - 14:30 - the child eats, developmental activities with his mother.
• > 14:30 - 16:30 - third dream.
• > 16:30 - 18:00 - awake. Spending time with family members.
• > 18:00 - 20:00 - evening rest.
• > 20:00 - 21:30 - mother feeds the baby, bathes. If the air temperature in the room is not lower than 22 ° C, leave the baby naked for 5 minutes. Air baths are good for the baby.
• > 21:30 - 23:30 - sleep.
• > 23:30 - 00:00 - last meal before night rest.
• > 00:00 - 06:00 - sleep. This period is considered to be normative for the baby. In fact, a child can wake up 2-3 times in 6 hours to recharge. In no case do not deny him this.

This is one of the approximate daily routines, each kid has his own.

The best for a 2 month old baby is bonding with mom

Natural feeding is one of best options baby food. The mother's milk contains the necessary vitamins that the baby needs so much, and antibodies to viral diseases... Breastfeeding is recommended at the first request of the baby, let him eat as much as he wants. Usually, the manifestation of hunger in children occurs every 2-3 hours, which coincides with the standard schedule of the day. Most moms use this method. breastfeeding, it helps to meet the needs of the baby and reduces the risk of milk stagnation. The child feels the constant closeness of his mother, cries less, because he feels comfort and protection.

The daily norm for a baby of 2 months is 900 ml of milk, a portion is 130 ml. The duration of one breastfeeding for full saturation is 20 minutes.

Premature babies can throw their breasts within 5 minutes after the start of feeding. Thus, they receive only "front" milk, which is released without effort on the part of the baby. It is thinner and more watery. For full saturation, it is important for a baby to eat both "front" and "back" milk. In order for the child to eat properly, pediatricians recommend partially expressing "light" milk before feeding. If this situation arises, consult your pediatrician on how to proceed.

How much does the baby eat? Do not keep your baby at the breast for too long. Some babies, having satiated in 20 minutes, hold the nipple in their mouth for another half hour, periodically sucking on it. This is how they replace their nipple. Moms need to know that this situation will negatively affect the nipples. Cracks may appear on them, which in the future will cause discomfort when feeding.

Another sign that the baby is eating is the number of diapers used. Normally, a 2-month-old baby pees up to 15 times a day, poops from 2 to 4 times.

Artificial feeding

Newborns who are fed only formula feed strictly on schedule. Dry mixtures, although they are a complete substitute for mother's milk, but the composition and beneficial features have others. They are much heavier on the stomach of the crumbs and take longer to fully digest.

For feeding a 2-month-old baby, milk mixture No. 1 is used with a frequency of 5-6 times a day. The volume of one serving is 100-120 ml. The recommendations from the instructions should be followed correctly.

Infants who are bottle-fed should be given drinking water between meals. It is worth feeding the artificial people, holding it in your arms. Thus, they get the close contact with their mother, which they so need.

After each feeding, be it artificial or breastfeeding, the baby is held in a "column" so that the air that has got into the stomach is released. In case of profuse regurgitation, it is worth contacting a doctor, because this may be the first signal of a problem with gastrointestinal tract crumbs.

Dream

A baby at 2 months sleeps a lot, the main thing is that the sleep is also sound

As mentioned, a 2 month old baby needs to sleep up to 16 hours a day. Then he will be cheerful, able to explore the world, eat with appetite. The baby should fall asleep on its own, without motion sickness. This is achieved if the mother teaches the baby to the regime from birth. Then the child will know when it is time to rest and fall asleep without mom's help.

Babies 2 months old often have trouble sleeping. This is due to the need for the physical presence of the mother. If she is near, then the baby will sleep for a long time and without interruptions. Otherwise, the baby's sleep will be short and end in crying.

Often, babies combine sleep and nutrition, falling asleep near their chest. In this case, the child's eyes are closed, the body is relaxed. You should not leave the little one alone, it is better for mom to lie down next to her and rest for 30 minutes from household chores.

It is recommended to bathe your baby before going to bed at night. This event runs from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm and lasts up to 5 minutes. Bath procedures will relax, relieve stress and calm the child. Then the baby will fall asleep faster and sleep longer. It is important that the water is not too hot or cold, the recommended temperature is 37 - 39 o C.

Reasons why your baby may sleep poorly:

• Inactive behavior while awake.
• Feeling uncomfortable, such as a wrinkled sheet, a heavy blanket, or a full diaper.
• The room is hot or cold (the temperature should be between 20 - 22 o C). It is recommended to ventilate the room 2 times a day.
• Extraneous noises, such as TV operation, telephone ringing, loud communication between parents.
• Bright light in the room.
• Tummy pain, colic.

Children who are used to falling asleep from motion sickness on their hands find it harder to fall asleep on their own. Here mothers create their own method. You can spend more active time before bedtime so that the baby is tired, reduce the noise and dim the lights in the nursery, sing a lullaby, or just calmly and affectionately talk to the baby.

To accustom the baby to the routine, mom should follow it herself. Get up at 06:00 and wake up the baby, wash, feed and go to bed in an hour and a half. Continue on schedule. After 2-3 weeks, the baby will follow mom's rules.

Water treatments and gymnastics

Daily water procedures at 2 months are carried out in clean water

Adhering to the daily regimen is worth both with regard to nutrition and sleep, and bathing. Mom spends water procedures at the same time. You need to wash the crumbs taking into account the following rules:

• Soap, bath foam, or shampoo should only be used once a week.
• Daily bathing in plain clean water.
• Adding a decoction of chamomile or string is allowed if the crumbs have prickly heat.
• The water temperature in the bath is 37 - 39 o C.
• Bathing is not necessary only in the evening. It is important that this procedure takes place every day at the same time.
• The duration of the procedure is 5 - 8 minutes.

Usually, after bathing, the baby feels tired, eats and goes to bed.

Mothers shouldn't forget about daily exercises for their baby. It is done in the morning after the first or second sleep. You can not practice immediately after eating.

Morning exercises begin with light stroking of the baby. Then they carry out flexion and extension of the legs, spreading the handles to the sides or up / down, exercise "bicycle". If the baby has colic, massage the tummy. Put the baby on the back and with gentle movements of the hand, move it clockwise around the navel. Bend the legs of the crumbs to the tummy, pressing lightly.

Entertainment

Walking in the fresh air is extremely important for a two-month-old baby. In the warm season, their duration should be at least 2 hours. In summer, it is better to go outside before 11:00 and after 16:00, then the sun is not much beating, and the air is not so hot. Do not allow direct sunlight to hit the baby.

Do not get carried away with walks in winter. If the air temperature is below -10 ° C, it is better to sit at home. If the child does not sleep during the walk, take him in your arms and show the world around him. Try to walk in parks or courtyards, away from noisy roads.

To keep the baby busy, you can play with him. For a baby 2 months old, it is worth choosing games that will stimulate the development of vision and hearing, physical and mental abilities.

To train eyesight and hearing, take a yellow or red rattle and lift it above the baby to a height of more than 30 cm. Ring the toy, move it in different directions. The baby will follow the rattle with his eyes. This is how the eye muscles and attention are trained. The child will turn his head at the sound.

For physical development, put the baby on the tummy and leave the toy in front. The kid will try to reach her, raise his head. After 2-3 minutes, give this toy to the child so that he understands that it was not in vain that he tried to reach it. Read books with rhymes or fairy tales to the baby, sing songs, do it with expression. Classical music also has a beneficial effect on the mental development of the baby.

Summary

For both the mother and the child, adhering to a routine is a difficult task. It is worth adjusting to the baby's regime and, on its basis, make your own, which you constantly adhere to. Then very soon it will become easier for the parent to make plans for the day, and the baby will fall asleep easier and faster.

There are many professions and activities, but one of the most difficult in the world is working as a mother. Raising and caring for a child requires complete dedication. During the day, the mother will have to feed the child more than once, accompany him for a walk, and carry out various hygiene procedures. At the same time, most women on maternity leave do housework and dream of personal time. How to do everything? Planning will help out. We bring to your attention an approximate day regimen for a child at 2 years old.

Regime - what is it and what is it for?

Every conscious mother knows that a two-year-old baby needs to be fed 3-5 times a day, taken for a walk and put to sleep during the day. If you perform all these actions haphazardly, it is not difficult at all to get confused. Want to keep up with everything and stay calm? Make a 2-year-old baby's day regimen if you haven't used planning before. This is an organized sequence of actions throughout the day. The daily regimen is useful for the child himself. Children who live "by the rules" grow up calmer, more organized. These babies have no problems with appetite, getting up early and going to bed on time. If you follow the regime from early childhood, the child will happily adapt to kindergarten, and then to school.

Approximate action plan

The daily routine for the child should be based on his needs. At two years old, most children have no sleep problems. The kid sleeps at night for about 10 hours, wakes up only on special occasions. Daytime sleep is very important for the full development of a child. At two years old, it is enough to lay the baby for 1.5-2 hours in the middle of the day.

You can take a piece of paper right now and try to sketch out an approximate daily routine for your own son or daughter.

The optimal wake-up time for two-year-olds is 7.00-8.00 in the morning. Accordingly, the baby should be put to bed no later than 22.00. If you do not plan to send your child to kindergarten, the rise can be postponed to 8.00-9.00. But keep in mind that the time for going to bed will shift by an hour in this case.

At two years old, the baby eats from an adult table, it is recommended to divide the daily diet into three main meals and two additional meals. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner, add an afternoon snack and a second dinner to your daily plan. During such snacks, dairy and sour milk products with cookies, fruits and other healthy snacks are appropriate.

Conservative pediatricians and teachers recommend walking in the fresh air every day at least 2 times a day for two hours. It is not easy for modern mothers to follow this rule all year round. Try to train yourself to go for a walk with your baby twice a day for about an hour under favorable weather conditions.

What other items should the child's day regimen contain at 2 years old? Try to distribute the remaining time evenly between developing activities (creative, sports and music) and games.

Day regimen for a child 2 years old at home: a sample

We bring to your attention an approximate daily routine for a child of two to three years old. In this regard, there are all the procedures and types of activities necessary for the baby. And yet the daily routine is individual and unique for each family. Based on the sample, you can easily create your own plan without forgetting anything important.

• 8.00. Climb.
• 8.00. Morning hygiene procedures, exercises.
• 8.30. Breakfast.
• 9.00. Developing activities / games.
• 10.00. Walk.
• 11.30. Games.
• 12.00. Dinner.
• 12.30. Preparing for an afternoon nap.
• 13.00. Dream.
• 15.00. Developing activities / games.
• 16.30. Snack (afternoon snack).
• 17.00. Walk.
• 19.00. Family dinner.
• 19.30. Developing activities / games.
• 21.00. Evening hygiene procedures, bedtime ritual.
• 22.00. Dream.

For many modern mothers, such day planning may seem too boring and "right". Where is the free time for parents, you ask. Really all the time, while the child is not busy with "obligatory" affairs, he needs to be entertained and developed? The item "Developing activities / games" suggests a child's joint or single game or creative activity with the mother. In the proposed sample, during the day, only three allocated time intervals for this type of activity are proposed. One of them can be devoted to drawing, the second - to playing with a constructor and other toys, the third - to a lesson in a developmental manual. If a whole hour or more is allocated for play and cognitive activity, offer your baby several types of activities. Let the child play on his own for the first 10-20 minutes, then the mother will join the process, and then you can learn something new together.

How does the morning begin?

Even if you have compiled the daily routine of a 2-year-old child by the hour, do not rush to turn your apartment into an army barracks. A toddler who does not attend kindergarten is not at all obliged to get up on an alarm clock. Let him wake up 20 minutes later than the scheduled time or an hour earlier. It will be possible to meet the deadlines by reducing walking time or "free" hours for games. After waking up, you should wash and dress. Then it's time to do a simple exercise, after which you can go to breakfast in a good mood. Invite the refreshed toddler to play a little. Right after breakfast, many mothers prefer to devote some time to themselves or doing household chores. Productive morning hours can also be spent on developmental activities. If the weather is fine on your face, after having a rest at home after breakfast, feel free to go for a walk.

Walk, lunch and sleep

Fresh air and physical activity are essential for the harmonious development of a child. Choose comfortable clothes for the season. How to keep your child busy on the street? Combine playground with educational activities. Talk about the changing seasons and draw your child's attention to the world around them.

After the street, it's time to change and have lunch. If time permits, you can play a little. Then you should prepare for a nap. Try to feed your baby and go to bed at about the same time. The day regimen of a child at 2 years old should be built in such a way that he does not overwork and does not feel hungry.

Business in the evening ...

What to do after waking up? Daytime sleep allows the child to rest and gain strength for new victories and discoveries. In the evening, the baby can play, do some creative work with his mother, go for a walk and chat with family members who have returned from work. Do not forget to feed your child with afternoon tea and dinner. The last of the main meals should be arranged no later than 2 hours before bedtime. After it, you can organize another snack, during which you can offer your baby yogurt, cocoa or kefir with a bun. The daily routine and diet of a 2-year-old child should correspond to his needs. You should not force-feed children who do not want to eat plentifully, but you cannot leave your baby hungry in the evening either.

Going to bed on time

Evening rituals are a specific sequence of actions performed daily. Many children find it difficult to calm down quickly before bed. But if you properly organize your bedtime, there will be no problems with this. It takes about an hour and a half to prepare for a night's rest. Ask your child to put all toys back in place. The obligatory components of the evening ritual of going to bed are hygiene procedures and putting the baby to bed. Many children enjoy bathing in a bathtub full of water. After bathing, you can put on your pajamas and go to bed. The most popular part of the evening ritual is reading before bed. Whatever the routine and daily routine of a 2-year-old child, try to introduce this wonderful tradition into it.

Secrets of the correct preparation of the daily routine

Daily planning is an important part of parenting. If a child is often capricious "for no reason" or requires constant attention to himself, you should think about what he is doing all day. Competent distribution of physical and psycho-emotional stress during wakefulness is the key to a good mood and well-being of the baby. How to make the correct daily routine for a 2-year-old child? Record exact times for meals and sleep. Distribute all time intervals between these points to active and passive games, gymnastics and intellectual activities. Be prepared to deviate from your plan every day. Never force a child to do something against his or her wishes.

How to teach your child to follow the daily routine?

If you have drawn up an approximate daily routine for a child at 2 years old, it's time to start following it. Tell your baby the sequence of the planned activities. If you have not previously adhered to any plans, be prepared for the fact that at first the child may actively resist such an innovation. Try to gently and unobtrusively control the baby's attention. The younger the children are, the easier it is for them to learn to do something new. The earlier you enter the daily routine, the easier it will be to comply with it. You can make a large poster with pictures of the sequence of activities throughout the day. Hang your artwork in a prominent place and let it be a visual reminder for your little one.

Order - from the word "order"

The very definition of "daily routine" seems boring and outdated to many advanced mothers. Where in the daytime planning are there going to visit friends and visiting development centers, as well as other activities that “do not fit” in the 2 hours allotted for a walk? In fact, it is only the mother who decides what day regimen a 2-year-old child will have. Accordingly, if a child regularly attends some classes, they can be safely included in the daily routine. With regard to entertainment - do not give up on them. If you go to the puppet theater, to visit or to the zoo - adjust the regime. Do not forget to just feed your baby on time and, if possible, put him to sleep during the day.

Benefits and pleasure from the general regimen of the day of mom and baby

To become calmer and more organized and the mother herself will be helped by the child's day regimen at 2 years old. Komarovsky, a pediatrician of the highest category, advises to organize the correct routine for the baby for the peace of mind of the parents. And it's not a joke! Having accustomed the child to a certain sequence of actions during the day, the mother will always know in advance that she needs to be in time. The kid will behave more calmly and will not argue with parents and be capricious for no reason. The daily routine is useful for every family. Try to live "according to plan" - and you will understand how convenient it is!

You can raise a child, adhering to the regime and routine, or you can relate to it more freely, starting from the momentary needs of the baby. However, experts say that children who are accustomed to a certain regimen from birth are less likely to get sick, tolerate stress better, and more easily adapt to a new environment for themselves. Is it necessary to observe the regime, and what routine to adhere to, says the famous pediatrician Yevgeny Komarovsky.

Peculiarities

Food, sleep, water, a sense of security - these are what children really need. In the regime, as such, not a single child in the world has a physiological and psychological need, says Yevgeny Komarovsky.

From this point of view, the regime is no longer needed by the baby, but by his parents in order to remain capable adults who are able to raise a child.

If a child sleeps and eats whenever he wants, even in the middle of the night, then it is obvious that mom and dad will not get enough sleep, and rather quickly turn into lethargic and little capable people with signs of nervous exhaustion. Since the child still really needs healthy and full-fledged parents, it is wiser to introduce a daily routine, and do it as early as possible. Ideally, immediately after discharge from the hospital.

Mode is a great way to organize your family's life, in which the baby is growing, as well as prepare the baby in advance for future visits to kindergarten and school, because everything is according to the regime. However, parents will have to change the daily routine several times in the first years, since different ages require a different approach to organizing the regime.

Daily routine by month

At the very first stage of life, the child should compose a regime with mandatory consideration sleep norms that have significant age differences. A newborn, for example, needs at least 18 hours of sleep per day, a child in six months needs 14.5 hours, and a one-year-old baby - 13.5 hours. However, much depends on the temperament of the child himself.

Some babies give up daytime sleep after 2 years, but they perfectly choose their prescribed 12-13 hours of sleep at night. Attempts by the parents to force the baby to sleep during the daytime end in a complete fiasco - even if the child starts sleeping during the day, the quantity and quality of sleep at night significantly deteriorates. And therefore, the preparation of the regime will require flexibility from parents and an understanding of the individual characteristics of their own child.

Diet It is convenient for parents, but it also has its drawbacks, says Yevgeny Komarovsky. The child begins to produce gastric juice exactly when, according to his usual regimen, it is time for lunch or dinner. But as they grow up, circumstances may change, in the kindergarten there will be a different regime and lunch time will shift by an hour, at school - your regime and the child will have to adapt again. The production of gastric juice in the absence of food does not benefit the body.

Considering the food hours, they should be as close as possible to the routine that exists in kindergarten to be attended by the child or to the school routine.

Walking mode very important for a toddler and an older student. It is impossible to refuse walks in the fresh air even during illness, especially if this illness is respiratory. The only reason not to go outside is the high temperature. But as soon as the fever subsides, then, despite the runny nose and cough, you need to go outside.

During illness the child's regime can get lost, and this is completely normal, says Yevgeny Komarovsky. With a properly organized routine, the child will quickly return to the usual "rut" after recovery.

The approximate mode may be as follows.

1-2 months

At this age, the need for sleep is from 18 to 20 hours (depending on the temperament of the baby). In this case, the night's sleep (about 12 hours) can be interrupted for 1-2 feeds. During the day, the baby sleeps 4-5 times, each episode of sleep lasts about 2-2.5 hours.

The average number of feedings is 6-7, the interval between meals is from 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Any mother will be able to "adjust" this approximate plan for specific hours and minutes based on the family's day regimen. If households go to bed early (at 21-22 o'clock), then water procedures and the last feeding should be at 20.30. This assumes that the family gets up at 5.00.

If parents and other children in the family go to bed late (at 23 o'clock), then the last evening feeding should be moved to 22.30, while the family (including the baby) wakes up at 7.00.

3-4 months

In children at this age, the wakefulness intervals between sleep episodes increase, so the regimen will require parental adjustment. Considering that the baby may not sleep for 1.5-2 hours, the number of sleep episodes is reduced to 3-4, the duration of each episode is 1.5-2 hours.

At night, the baby is supposed to sleep about 11 hours with awakening for feeding. Children at this age eat 5-6 times a day every 3.5-4 hours. When making adjustments, it is important not to mix up the evening treatments (bathing, massage and the last feed should remain at the same time as before).

5-6 months

The need for sleep at night during this period remains the same - 11 hours. Daytime periods last 1.5-2 hours. However, the number of these daytime periods can be reduced to 3. The child is awake for 2-2.5 hours.

At night, from six months, he may no longer eat, in any case, there is no longer a biological need for night feeding from 6 months. Therefore, the number of meals is also reduced - up to 5 times a day. Between food, the crumb is already able to withstand four-hour intervals. The total need for sleep is about 15 hours a day.

7-8-9 months

This is already an active and inquisitive baby who spends quite large intervals of time awake. The number of meals is 4-5 per day. You should categorically refuse to feed at night. The baby sleeps at night for about 10 hours.

During the day, he should go to bed 3 times, but sometimes this amount decreases to 2 (closer to 9 months). Periods of games and active knowledge of the world between episodes of naps can last up to 3 hours, the main thing is to prevent the baby from overworking and staying awake for more time.

10-11 months - 1 year

Such a baby can eat already 4 times a day at intervals of 4 hours. The amount of daytime sleep is reduced by up to 2 times, but the intervals are increased - up to 2.5 hours for each sleep.

The need for a night's sleep is 10 hours. At this age, it is important to include longer walks and developmental activities in the regimen.

1.5 years - 2 years

At this age, it is important to adjust the regime in accordance with the regime of the preschool institution that the parents have chosen for their child. To do this, the mother needs to pay a visit to the kindergarten, talk with the teachers, write down the hours of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, hours of classes and walks.

On average, children of this age eat 4 times a day (including dinner, which is absent in the kindergarten regime). The baby should sleep 2 times during the day, with a gradual transfer to 1 sleep (by 2-2.5 years). The duration of each "quiet hour" is 1.5-2 hours. The need for night sleep is 10-11 hours.

The intervals, taking into account the individuality of the child, may differ from those indicated, it is important that the baby sleeps about 12.5-13 hours a day, this norm is physiologically determined for him.

How to set up a regime?

If the child is not accustomed to the regime, and in his 8-10 months arranges for his parents night "vigils" at the bed with loud demands for food, toys and attention, then Komarovsky advises parents to decisively begin to establish a "dictatorship". It will take about 2-3 days to establish the regime, after which the mothers and fathers of such babies will be able to forget about insomnia forever.

In the daytime, you need to walk with your child as much as possible and not let him get enough sleep. If he really wants to sleep, you should still wake up and lead the child outside. Feed for two "critical" days should be scanty, from hand to mouth. In the evening, arrange a cool bath, after which, for the first time in a day, give the child a sufficient amount of food. When he eats everything and immediately goes to bed, you don't have to worry - such a toddler will sleep for 6-8 hours with a sound sleep.