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Bedtime Routine Planner
The bedtime routine kids actually want to follow
Build tonight's routine together, then let your child walk a starlit path — step by step, star by star — all the way to story time and lights out.
Build the routine
Start from an age template, drag steps into your order, and add gentle timers where they help.
Follow the path
At bedtime, your child follows a starlit path — one calm step at a time, earning a star for each.
End with a story
The path always ends at a glowing storybook. Parent picks, child picks, or surprise!
Plan tonight's routine
Four quick steps — takes about a minute.
Your routine, stars, and streak are saved only on this device, nothing is uploaded and no account is needed. Clearing your browser data resets them.
Bedtime routine questions, answered
What parents ask most about getting bedtime right.
What is a good bedtime routine for kids?
A good bedtime routine is short, calm, and the same every night: tidy up, bath, pajamas, brush teeth, potty, a sip of water, a quick chat about the day, a story, and lights out. Consistency matters more than the exact steps — the predictable order is what signals to a child that sleep is coming.
How long should a bedtime routine take?
Around 20–40 minutes for most children aged 2–10. Toddlers do best with a shorter routine (about 20 minutes), while older kids can comfortably handle 30–40 with a longer story. The planner shows a running estimate and works backwards from your lights-out time so you know when to start.
What time should my child go to bed?
Most 3–5 year olds need 10–13 hours of sleep and 6–10 year olds need 9–12, so count back from wake-up time. For a 7am wake-up that usually means lights out between 7pm and 8:30pm depending on age. Set your target in the planner and it back-calculates when to begin.
How do I get my toddler to follow a bedtime routine?
Make it visual and make it theirs. Kids follow a routine far more willingly when they can see the steps, choose the order, and mark each one done. The planner turns the routine into a starlit path with a star for every completed step — small, immediate rewards that keep a toddler moving without nagging.
Is the bedtime routine planner free?
Yes — completely free, no account needed. Your routine, stars, and streak are saved on your device. The stories at the end of the routine are free to read too.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes, it is designed mobile-first. Tonight mode is a full-screen, dark night-sky view with large tap targets, made to be handed to a child on a phone or tablet at bedtime.