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'I Have To Talk Like Gru': 13 Parents Share The Weirdest Things Their Kids Do Before Bed

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11.03.2025

Is your bedtime routine a bit like this?

When it comes to kids’ bedtime routines, we all have those little things that help make the process that bit easier – the set number of (3,934,586,098) bedtime stories, the little pyjama dance, the teeth-cleaning song (just me?).

Recently, the brilliant minds behind Instagram account @betchesmoms asked parents to share the weirdest part of their child’s bedtime routine – and the answers are undeniably funny.

From the kid who has to snuggle a (fresh) nappy, to the boy who gets two minutes to look at the weather app, I am so relieved it’s not just our household who’s going through this bizarre parenting rite of passage.

Here are the best responses...

  • He has to see a picture of a time he was sad and then a time he was happy.

  • Three washcloth puppets have to join us for book time. They don’t come out any other time.

  • We have to sing rockabye baby to each family member by name, including the dog.

  • We say “ahoy matey” as the last thing before turning off the lights.

  • She sleeps with a clean diaper as if it’s a stuffed animal.

  • I must throw his blanket........

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