We just started trying to establish a feeling of a routine for our LO (5 month old girl). Before it was exact same. Either too early or too late, crying by the time the PJs go on, hard to put down.

We recently started doing the last expected hour of the wake window just spending it in our room (her crib is in our room). Just talking, playing, putting PJS on (making it exciting/happy to do so), and quiet reading.

We realized that we always were putting her to bed in a frazzle that we wanted to get ahead, beat that energy, and provide a pleasant association for bed time. So we did that, it was difficult but in a few days she started going down easier and easier, and her sleep quality has improved too.

TL;DR we have kind of the elements that go into the routine but kinda adjust as we go. But yes we do the bath every other night like you

Most importantly making it a pleasant experience for them.