Your child is the starting point
Two babies of the same age can have different naps, feeding needs and evenings. A useful plan starts with your child’s whole day and your family’s preferences. It should help you understand what to try and why, without asking you to copy another family’s night.
Choose what matters most
Perhaps bedtime takes a long time, naps are short or every waking needs your help. Choose the concern that feels hardest right now. A clear goal helps you start small rather than change the entire routine in one evening.
Make the steps repeatable
Caregivers need to understand the bedtime sequence and how to respond when your child needs help. Gentle support can include your voice, touch or picking up to comfort. A plan also needs to respect feeding guidance, health needs and the practical limits of your household.
Let support help you adjust
Share what happens as you practise. Included follow-up gives you space to ask for clarification and discuss changes with Katrina. You do not need to get every step perfect to have a useful conversation about progress.