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# How do I start a bedtime routine? My child has never had one.
- URL: https://drcraigcanapari.com/starting-a-bedtime-routine/
- Published: 2017-01-17T14:01:57.000Z
- Updated: 2017-01-17T14:01:57.000Z
- Author: Craig Canapari MD
- Tags: Sleep 101, #canapari-gmail-com, Sleep hygiene, Sleep Training, Bedtime, sleep training, video, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-02-27 17:07

A mom recently emailed me an interesting question. Her three year old has never had a consistent bedtime routine and she is interested in starting one. In this video, I answer several questions:

1. When is the best time to institute a bedtime routine?
2. What time should bedtime occur?
3. Where should bedtime occur?
4. What are the good parts of a bedtime routine?

As you know, I think bedtime is really critical for helping kids get a good night of sleep. It is the [key cue for creating good sleep habits](https://drcraigcanapari.com/breaking-bad-sleep-habits-kids/), and has been shown to [ensure good sleep throughout childhood.](https://drcraigcanapari.com/be-a-bedtime-drill-sergeant/)