Sample Toddler Daily Schedule

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With our summer schedules booking up and life becoming increasingly busier, I thought I would share a piece of how we keep some structure through Lio's daily schedule. Marcello and I have found that Lio does best when she has some structure and when we follow a schedule. It probably has to do with her internal clock, but knowing what to expect vs. uncertainty, seems to help keep Lio at ease. (However, on the flip side, I don't want her to become too dependent on her schedule. So I try to create some flexibility on the weekends and when we travel.)

I had typed up a schedule for Lio at some point when she was a baby. And since then I have been updating it as it slightly changes. I definitely recommend doing this for yourself and your little one. I keep Lio's updated schedule on our refrigerator so it is available for Marcello, a babysitter, or when grandma comes to visit. I also keep important information on the refrigerator's schedule, like emergency numbers and the wifi login credentials.

So here is Lio's schedule that we follow during the week, Monday through Friday!:

SAMPLE TODDLER DAILY SCHEDULE

LIO SCHEDULE // 19 MONTHS

Have cup of water available for her to drink freely all day. (Refill throughout the day.)

7AM: Wake up + Brush teeth + Give her cup of fresh water

7:30AM: BREAKFAST (i.e., 2 scrambled eggs + steamed broccoli) + whole milk

Prepare LUNCH to take to preschool: (i.e., protein + vegetable + fruit*)

8:15AM: Leave for preschool

8:30-12PM: Lio @ preschool

12:15PM: Arrive home from preschool. Let Lio unwind a bit while I prepare a snack before putting her down for nap.

12:30PM: SNACK (i.e., cottage cheese + fruit) + water

After her snack, I hope for her to have a dirty diaper. She seems to sleep best if this happens before I put her down for a nap.

1-3PM: NAP

3PM-5PM: Playtime

5PM: DINNER (i.e., protein + vegetable + fruit*) + whole milk

5:30PM-6:30PM: Playtime

6:30-7PM: BEDTIME ROUTINE (brush teeth, bath, pjs, book, turn off/down lights, close curtains, turn on sound machine, sing, place in bed)

7PM-7AM: Sleep

*For Lio’s meals, I always try to provide her with a healthy variety of protein and fresh produce. I also offer her carbs in the form of breads, pasta, rice, etc. And we love to share treats like chocolate and ice cream in the afternoons. When it comes to food for my toddler and myself, I am all about balance!

*I also aim to provide Lio with lots of healthy fats for her brain development. i.e., Wild caught salmon and avocado.

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