Babies and Toddlers - Baby Routines

For several weeks after the birth, the human baby is unable to focus clearly. He/she is mainly viewing a blur of lightness and darkness. However, even in their early weeks on Earth, it is very important that a baby is given every opportunity to “see” faces. It is recommended to hold the baby about six inches away from your face. He/she will learn to recognize the different contours of the human face through shadows and shades.

If you discover, for several weeks following the arrival of your new baby, that the little one seems unable to accept any routines, don't despair. Keep your patience at all times - and certainly never give up trying. Almost always, there comes a point in time - when a baby learns to accept, and love, most of his or her baby routines. And when, and if, that time arrives, on the days when it will be necessary to change the regular baby routines which have now become a regular pattern in his or her baby days and nights, inevitably, the baby will feel confused. It is understandable, therefore, that babies often react by crying on the days when their usual routines are different. Just be patient and understanding. Providing even more attention and cuddles than usual helps to provide reassurance.
In a nutshell: For most parents, a regular daily and nightly routine becomes ‘a must’. This is not often possible for several weeks following the birth of a newly born child. But eventually, you should be able to develop a fairly acceptable routine for your baby which fits in well with any other members of the family.
Having "lines drawn" on their days provides a feeling of comfort and security for all babies and toddlers.