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Title: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 18:09:09
me and the mrs keep having a go at each other over the times my 3 kids go to bed
the mrs would put them to bed at 5pm if she had her way
i normaly let them stay up till 7pm depending on how good they are

my daughter is 5 and my 2 sons are 1 and 2

what do you all think about what time i should be kicking the kicks up the wooden hill
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Richie London on 13 January 2009, 18:13:03
ours  stay up till they feel tired, we did set times when they were about 5and 8 for 9pm, but that didnt last long. long as they get up in the morning on time i cant see the problem.
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: mantahatch on 13 January 2009, 18:13:48
Can't remember what time we used to put our young ones down. But do remember that as they get older, the later it gets, and being blunt the less sex you get.

Sorry to be blunt, but I would make the most of early bed times as long as you can  ;) ;).
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Del Boy on 13 January 2009, 18:14:42
To be honest 7 seems fine if they behave fine if you ask me.
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 18:18:20
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Can't remember what time we used to put our young ones down. But do remember that as they get older, the later it gets, and being blunt the less sex you get.

Sorry to be blunt, but I would make the most of early bed times as long as you can  ;) ;).

the mrs does alot of over time at the moment so im left with the s**tty nappies and doing the cleaning and the cooking
the mrs dont get home till 10 at night and its normaly bath and bed
still get my leg over tho  :y
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 18:19:56
i used to stick the boys to bed at 6pm but the little sods used to wake up at half 10pm and kick hell out the door and then i end up on the sofa with both of the boys in my arms to get them back to sleep
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: stuart30 on 13 January 2009, 18:23:48
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Can't remember what time we used to put our young ones down. But do remember that as they get older, the later it gets, and being blunt the less sex you get.

Sorry to be blunt, but I would make the most of early bed times as long as you can  ;) ;).

the mrs does alot of over time at the moment so im left with the s**tty nappies and doing the cleaning and the cooking
the mrs dont get home till 10 at night and its normaly bath and bed
still get my leg over tho  :y

Same here just tell her in the morning... ;D

Mt two it varies day too day and has caused plenty of arguments....well her sulking.

If they have a nap mid day then by 6/7pm there ready for bed,trouble happends if were out and they dont get there nap till 4/5pm then there wide awake until 10/11pm.

Two very active lads as well so can be a nightmare...both just under 2 yrs as well. ;D
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 18:27:00
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Can't remember what time we used to put our young ones down. But do remember that as they get older, the later it gets, and being blunt the less sex you get.

Sorry to be blunt, but I would make the most of early bed times as long as you can  ;) ;).

the mrs does alot of over time at the moment so im left with the s**tty nappies and doing the cleaning and the cooking
the mrs dont get home till 10 at night and its normaly bath and bed
still get my leg over tho  :y

Same here just tell her in the morning... ;D

Mt two it varies day too day and has caused plenty of arguments....well her sulking.

If they have a nap mid day then by 6/7pm there ready for bed,trouble happends if were out and they dont get there nap till 4/5pm then there wide awake until 10/11pm.

Two very active lads as well so can be a nightmare...both just under 2 yrs as well. ;D

same as my 2 boys
fight like hell kicking punching and even biteing till they fetch blood
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: stuart30 on 13 January 2009, 18:28:14
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Can't remember what time we used to put our young ones down. But do remember that as they get older, the later it gets, and being blunt the less sex you get.

Sorry to be blunt, but I would make the most of early bed times as long as you can  ;) ;).

the mrs does alot of over time at the moment so im left with the s**tty nappies and doing the cleaning and the cooking
the mrs dont get home till 10 at night and its normaly bath and bed
still get my leg over tho  :y

Same here just tell her in the morning... ;D

Mt two it varies day too day and has caused plenty of arguments....well her sulking.

If they have a nap mid day then by 6/7pm there ready for bed,trouble happends if were out and they dont get there nap till 4/5pm then there wide awake until 10/11pm.

Two very active lads as well so can be a nightmare...both just under 2 yrs as well. ;D

same as my 2 boys
fight like hell kicking punching and even biteing till they fetch blood

Christ what do you feed them...raw meat.. ;D
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Marie on 13 January 2009, 18:29:18
you need to guage it. if you send them too early they will be up at the crack of dawn.

my son goes between 630pm and 7pm. at weekends we let him stay up so we can try and get a lye in.

shane has a routine. tv for and hour , bath if its bath night, cupa tea and then a story in bed. once the story is done if he is still awakw we let him read to himself but he knows he is not allowed out his bed unless its for a wee.

Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: shanjon on 13 January 2009, 18:30:00
my daughter aged 8 and my son aged 5 go to bed at 21:30 every night although that does not necesarily mean they go to sleep but at least me and shmbo gets some time on our own
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 18:32:14
there both big boys and already built like a brick s**t house
they was born heavy and stayed that way
aint got a clue where they get the energy from

just wait till they go to school ill be getting phone calls from the school saying can you collect your 2 boys a.s.a.p they have just kicked hell out the whole school including the teachers
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Jay w on 13 January 2009, 18:52:09
Mia is 7 and she in in bed at 8pm, story and then off to sleep.

Most of the time she goes up at 7, watches a DVD, gets comfy and is ready for her story.
She is not a morning person, if she could she would lie in till midday, Xmas day we had to wake her up!!!
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: ScottieMV6 on 13 January 2009, 19:04:23
Kids need routine. They should go to bed at the same time every night with the same routine.

My 9 year old daughter still goes at 7 pm every night but then has her tv on for 2 hours.

Youngest who is 21 months goes at 7 every night too but straight to sleep. He then sleeps straight through to 8 the next morning. He is back in bed again at 11 am and sleeps till 3 pm. Has done ever since he was about 6 months because we stick to the same routine every night.
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 19:23:31
1 thing that dont help my next door neighbour bangs around the house late at night and wacks his telly on full blast as well

ive had a go at him loads of times and he still does it

im going to try putting them all to bed at 8 half 8 tonight and see what happens
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: HolyCount on 13 January 2009, 19:27:49
His Lordship, aged 2, gets his warm milk at between 7 and 7:30, while watching kids TV on the sofa. at around half past we just say to him, "Time for bed" and he toddles off into the bedroom and waits for us to come and tuck him in --- on a good night he will stay there til around 6:30 the following morning.

I KNOW it won't last !!!!!!
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: kris9128 on 13 January 2009, 19:31:09
our little lad goes to bed at 8-8:30. has his milk 2 stories then just leave him reading/looking at his books in bed. he goes to sleep when he's tired.
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: tyreburner on 13 January 2009, 19:32:42
As a coach driver who has to deal with 70 of the little darlings and has no kids of there own i would send them to bed the minute they walked through the door.... no tea or wot ever as they have eaten enough sh**e on the coach on the way home.... i know i have to clean up after them >:(
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: ngrainqey on 13 January 2009, 19:35:01
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As a coach driver who has to deal with 70 of the little darlings and has no kids of there own i would send them to bed the minute they walked through the door.... no tea or wot ever as they have eaten enough sh**e on the coach on the way home.... i know i have to clean up after them >:(

i feel sorry for you matey, im glad iv not got a missis yet and even more glad i dont have a little rascal to tie me down-and end up having no money because of lol!
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 13 January 2009, 19:41:18
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As a coach driver who has to deal with 70 of the little darlings and has no kids of there own i would send them to bed the minute they walked through the door.... no tea or wot ever as they have eaten enough sh**e on the coach on the way home.... i know i have to clean up after them >:(

i feel sorry for you matey, im glad iv not got a missis yet and even more glad i dont have a little rascal to tie me down-and end up having no money because of lol!

have my 3 for a few hours
give me a break :y
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 January 2009, 23:34:08
9 at earliest :(

We haev had awake children after midnight :'(

Ours hate sleeping
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Omega man 2 on 13 January 2009, 23:37:43
My brother puts his 4 year old to bed at 8 with a drink of milk and then spider man (every single night ATM ;D).

In my case when I get in from collage my dad gives me a bottle of miller and puts on family guy :y
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: hotel21 on 13 January 2009, 23:40:20
No wish to offend the purists, but kids are like dogs in that they need routine and, most important, the same routine day and daily.

Times, whilst important, are not the be all and end all but doing hte same thing and having a united front as parents, is the most important.

We also found that allowing the kids personal space most important, even from an early age.  If they are in bed the, thats there space, school and important things excepted.  Its there area where they are able to stay undisturbed by other household events...
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: Marie on 14 January 2009, 09:25:36
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No wish to offend the purists, but kids are like dogs in that they need routine and, most important, the same routine day and daily.

Times, whilst important, are not the be all and end all but doing hte same thing and having a united front as parents, is the most important.

We also found that allowing the kids personal space most important, even from an early age.  If they are in bed the, thats there space, school and important things excepted.  Its there area where they are able to stay undisturbed by other household events...


well said and i totally agree!

there is a difference though between dogs and kids.................
you can legally cage a dog.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: nick v6 on 14 January 2009, 11:54:20
i put my 3 kids to bed at 8.15pm last night
they got up at 6 this morning and been a right nightmare ever since
there going at 7 or half 7 tonight



ANYONE WANT 3 KIDS FOR A FEW DAYS :y
Title: Re: kids bed time rules????
Post by: hp7166 on 14 January 2009, 12:28:55
My 5 year old goes to bed at 7pm we have a story and a cuddle and shes asleep by 7.30 and wakes at 7ish the following day