How and When Do I Night Wean My Baby?

[@freetobeme6013]

I feel so bad for mums who struggle finding routine. When I had my daughter I would start her wind down routine at 7pm. Bath, massage feed and put down by 8pm to fall asleep by herself. By 12 weeks she was sleeping from 8-5. No matter what, I never deviated. She had her first baby in December. She asked me to help her with his routine and in a couple of weeks he was sleeping from 8-4. He was also 12 weeks old. Now he sleeps from 6:30/7pm to 5am - as per his demands, we try to keep him up later but he will not allow it. Feeding is every 3 hours during the day without fail. He’s on 5 oz and 6 for his last feed. He’s started eating baby porridge once a day and the doctor said he’s thriving. Never had nappy rash as that was a concern for my daughter who was changing him throughout the night, not now though. The most she has to do is return his dummy to him. For me, the most important thing is to read his cues as they’ll let you know what they need vs what they want. I’m a believer in encouraging independence in children so they gain confidence. He’s in my arms most of the day and let’s us know when he’s tired so he can be put down to sleep. He’s such a good baby and very confident and my daughter is a happy mum.

[@ritikamahajan4661]

What age to use the sleep sack? My baby is 9 months old and Co sleeps in the crib in our room.

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Use the sleep sack for as long as possible! Here are our favorite ones: www.babysleepmadesimple.com/best-baby-toddler-sleep-sacks/ Artemis, BSMS Support Team

[@dboor80]

If going down to one feeding and we breastfeed, do we need to pump?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hi Danielle Schultz . Great question! Yes, when weaning night feeds it’s important that you protect your milk supply. Here are some tips I give to my clients as they wean down feeds. www.babysleepmadesimple.com/night-weaning-tips-breastfeeding-moms I hope these help. If you have any other questions, let me know. Thanks, Jilly

[@caiitthegreat]

What do you do if your baby cries until the time you are able to feed again (ie. if you feed at 7, and are planning to feed at 10 but they wake at 9 and cry until 10)?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Hello Caitlin, Thanks for your message! I would go to our website, www.babysleepmadesimple.com. We have free age-based guides on our website that provide helpful sleep tips and feeding guidelines. Feel free to message us on our Facebook page as well and provide us with some more information about your LO so we can help! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team

[@athiraaravind6860]

My one yr old not sleeping through nyt.nap time nd sleep tym she continuously awaken for breastmilk.no sleep i have.she also a good eater.don't know wat to do plz help

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Athira, Thank you for your message! I would definitely check out our night weaning guide! It will give you helpful tips to get your little one sleeping better! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/weaning-night-feedings

[@capricorngal]

How do breasfeeding mom slowly wean the baby off night feeds?

[@Babysleepmadesimple]

Check out our night weaning guide here! Alyssa, BSMS Support Team www.babysleepmadesimple.com/weaning-night-feedings