Bed time toddler and new born

Not everyone’s ideal but we all go to bed around the same time at 9.30/10pm. My partner takes the toddler and I settle the newborn. My toddler usually sleeps in until around 8.30/9am and I can try get a bit more sleep after the 5/6am feed x

I have a 15 month old and a 5 week old, my partner works nights so I do evenings/overnight myself all week. Once you get into a routine it's not too bad, I always make sure babies had a feed just before my eldest is due to go to bed so that he is settled and I can put him down. I've tried not to change his routine too much so baby just sort of fits in, you will manage it's just a big adjustment at first! 🙂 X

Had my first bedtime solo last night. I basically did a very easy tea, bit of quiet time before bedtime. I left the bath for a night as my newborn was cluster feeding and I didn’t think it was a good idea! Had the bouncer my toddlers room so I could get him dressed and read a story (would have had a baby in my wrap if she wasn’t feeding constantly). We only got one story in before my baby got very upset so I fed while reading another story to him. It’s hard and feels a bit unfair on my toddler but I know it’s only a short while until I’ll have 2 bedtimes to contend with! Baby then came down with me & we went to bed at 9 (not that she sleeps in her Moses at night 🤣🙄)

Our little bubs is suffering from colic so it’s been a nightmare for bedtimes recently so I’ve struggled to get majority of the stuff done around the house😩🥴 and makes it so much easier when my other half is home but when I’m on my own. I try and get dinner done early, get our eldest in pjs nearly straight after. We’re lucky because he’s 3.5 years old so he will take himself to bed when we say and watch his phone for a while before it’s book and bedtime and I sometimes struggle to read a book with him especially when the youngest is crying and only wants to be held. But I managed it last night. The book was all over the shop mind you but we didn’t mind🤣😅

I did my first solo bedtime last night, it wasn’t bath night so that helped! They had an early tea, already had pjs on because we hadn’t left the house all day, got their pull-ups on straight after tea and stayed downstairs until it was time to go up for a story. Brushed their teeth downstairs directly after feeding baby so he would be settled for a few minutes at least. Then put baby in the carrier and he fell asleep so I was able to read them stories in peace. Not sure how I’ll manage bath night. Will probably have to put baby in his bouncer and hope he lasts long enough in there without getting upset 🤞🏻

Sorry only just seen the bit about your partner being away so needing to do it solo. If I’m on my own, I would agree like the others have said to keep it simple and don’t do anything you don’t need too. They will both fall asleep eventually so don’t try to stick to exact timings, as sometimes things can take longer on your own. If my newborn is in a baby grow from the day and it’s fairly clean I won’t change her clothes again for bed, I’ll just do her nappy and give her a wipe down. I also let my toddler watch the iPad a little whilst I tidy up and get organised x

@Christie 100% this about not changing baby’s clothes if not dirty & screen time has saved me with having 2 children. Only way I can get anything done!