Falling Asleep

Jack usually falls asleep pretty well on his own. This is due, in large part, to his bedtime rituals. I'm a big believer in routines for children and can attest to how tremendously helpful they are with getting Jack to sleep at night. Once Jack is in his crib for the night, however, he can sometimes take up to 45 minutes to actually fall asleep. Most of the time he is just playing in his crib. Sometimes, he drags it out by asking for drinks or by fake crying. Luckily, I have recently discovered a new trick. If he seems to be having some trouble getting to sleep, I come in and make a big deal about putting all of his animals to sleep and covering them up with his blanket. I then get Jack to lay next to them to keep them company. Works like a charm!