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Daylight Savings Tips & Tricks 

In New Zealand our clocks are about to go backwards by an hour, but this method works regardless of the clock moving forward or backwards, just change accordingly, to suit whatever location you are in.

Let’s help you create a smooth transition for your family, using our gentle approach.

The clock change can really throw little ones off their rhythm, but a gentle approach can make all the difference. Instead of jumping straight into the new time, start easing your baby into it the week before.

Beginning the Monday before, adjust bedtime by 15 minutes every two days. By the time Sunday rolls around, their body clock will already be in sync, making the transition smooth and stress free for everyone.

How To:

Mon/Tue: Wake 15 minutes later

Naps – 15 minutes later

Bed – 15 minutes later

Wed/Thurs: Wake 30 minutes later

Naps – 30 minutes later

Bed – 30 minutes later

Fri/Sat: Wake 45 minutes later

Naps – 45 minutes later

Bed – 45 minutes later

Sunday: Wake at usual time (Daylight Savings time)

Naps – usual time

Bed – usual time

Consistency is key
Stick to your bedtime routine, keep the room dark in the mornings, and give your little one time to adjust. A gradual shift means fewer bedtime battles and more restful nights for the whole family.

Daylight savings has crept up on me, I don’t have time for a week of slow changes, what should I do?

You can follow this process for the week after daylight savings, just change your little ones wake time by 15 minutes every second day until they are in line with their normal sleeping patters and the current time zone.

I have a newborn, what do I do?

Newborns generally don’t have too much structure to their routine, you are likely following wake windows, babies sleep cues and hunger cues.  Continue to do this and don’t pay too much attention to daylight savings, you dont need any strict changes at this time. Your current day to day will likely be business as usual.