Nighttime Feedings
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Night Feedings
Asked by A.L. from New Orleans
on June 1, 2010
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My son is seven months. Between two and four months, he was sleeping two 4 hour sessions so I would only have to feed him twice. Then, about a month ago, he actually...
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- Definitely feed him; he is probably waking up because he is going through a growth spurt and needs the extra calories. Just remember, it won't last forever! Good luck.
- My daughter (now 6 months) nursed herself to sleep and slept 8-10 hours a night until around 3.5 months. Now she wakes up 2-4 times a night for a feeding. At first I t...
- When he wakes at 10pm , instead of rocking him back to sleep why not feed him? He may be going through a growth spurt and needs a feed , this may them eliminate the mi...
Help Weaning First and Last Feedings of Day
Asked by R.L. from Chicago
on February 28, 2008
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My daughter is almost 8 1/2 months old. I have been very gradually weaning her off the breast over the past couple of months. I am now only breastfeeding her for her...
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- For mine, the evening feeding was the last to go, they seemed to need it for comfort. You didn't mention if you are using a sippy cup or bottle- If a cup, you can tra...
- R., I did the same with two of my kids. The way i did it was well, not so comfortable- but it may depend on the person, too. I started cutting down the feeding time at...
- R., I'm in the same boat as you right now, and looking for the same answer, so I will be paying attention to see what people write! I'm trying to wean my third chi...
When Do I Pump Between Feedings?
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on June 20, 2010
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Hi all! I have a 3 week old daughter that I'm nursing on demand, and that can range from every 1.5 to 3 hours. I'm a teacher and I'm going back to work in a month and ...
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- Here are a few strategies that have worked for myself or my sister: - while you are nursing you baby on one side pump the other. I was never able to do this very suc...
- What I did with my first was sometimes pump on one side at the first morning feeding. You are usually pretty engorged so baby can probably deal with eating off of onl...
- I always pumped right after I was done feeding the baby.. it's all supply and demand. this way your body will produce more milk 'thinking' that it has too.. Also you d...
Seeking Recommendations to Help Reduce My Daughter's Night-time Feedings
Asked by F.R. from Milwaukee
on March 14, 2008
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I am a mom to an 8 month old daughter who I am still breastfeeding. My daughter nurses every 2 hours throughout the night and I am looking for some help in trying to ...
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- Hi F., My recommendation, based on a strange experience...and a possible solution to give a try... Our 2-year-old son was raised the first 8 months in foster car...
- I think it perfectly normal to keep waking up at night at that age. My children did not sleep through the night until 18 months when I night weaned them. I got used to...
- We had similar issues with our son. Here is what worked for us: * cluster feedings every two hours before bedtime - ex: 6, 8, and 10:00. * push solids and milk (on ...
How Many Night Feedings Are Needed?
Asked by R.R. from Rochester
on February 28, 2008
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My 8 month old doesn't want solids yet. I want to work with him on sleeping longer than 2 hours at a time, but don't want to starve him , either. Would an 11, 2, and...
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- At 8 mo old even a breast fed baby should be sleeping the night through. Perhaps he is not getting enough to keep him satisfied long enough? I would say he should at l...
- Hi there, Babies should show signs of readiness for solids and even then solids are an introduction. Signs include sitting up securely, keeping tongue back when swall...
- by 8 months even a purely breast fed child can go at least 8 hours without any concern for hunger... your child is probably still waking up frequently because he loves...
How Do I Stop Night Feedings?
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on January 17, 2009
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I have a 5 month old son. We have an extra bed in his room that I've slept in since he was born (so I don't have to interrupt my husbands sleep, one parent sleep depr...
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- There is no way to "stop" night feedings. Every two hours does seem a little much, however he is still so little. Don't deprive him of his need for you. Is he teeth...
- Totally agree with Susan, Stephanie and Jennifer...this is completely okay. My son went through various incarnations of night feedings from 3-10 months old. Gro...
- 5 months is still pretty young. I would say wait at least a few more months before cutting out the night time feedings. Just my opinion :) I didn't stop the night time...
Night-time Feedings
Asked by T.A. from Kansas City
on November 27, 2007
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Ok, here is my question. You guys have really been great with the suggestion so once again I need more advice. My 5 month old has reverted back to being a newborn ag...
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- I have the same problem trying to keep my three month old awake for her last feeding!! Anyway, its most likely that he is just going through a growth spurt, but there...
- I would bet money that it's a growth spurt!!!! I'm not sure if you are married or not, didn't catch that, but IF so.....where is dad?? He can do one of the feedings ...
- Babies go through all kinds of ups and downs when it comes to feeding. Yes, he probably is going through a growth spurt. Have you considered putting food or cere...
Pediatrician Says Stop Nightime Feedings
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on August 11, 2009
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Mamas, my 10-month-old's Dr. says that nightime feedings are causing his weight gain to slow down and I should stop feeding at night, plus he's become dependent on the...
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- The pediatrician is right. The breast feeding should go. After 6 months, immunity is over with from breast feeding. If you're still breast feeding after that- it's f...
- Feeding your child is causing his weight gain to go down? Does that even make sense? *Increasing* solids when every reputable breastfeeding reference says in the firs...
- I would research a pediatrician in you area that is more open minded to the different ways of raising an infant. You are doing EVERYTHING right. Breastfed babies gro...
Need Help Expediting Night Time Feedings
Asked by T.I. from Fort Collins
on March 27, 2008
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My boy - girl twins are now a month old and we are about to loose our extra help. (my amazing in-laws have been staying with us, helping with daytime feeds and the 11...
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- Just one thought. I have only one daughter so I could not imagine with twins, but I always wanted twins. Maybe next time I guess! ha ha. Well my thought was do you ...
- I also have twins and one of them took FOREVER to eat in the night. It really took its toll on us. My only suggestion, when they first wake, change them, then feed t...
- I would suggest not doing anything but feed them during the night. I skip the diaper change with mine unless they are stinky. I keep the lights low and don't even tal...
9 Month Old Night Feedings
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on September 7, 2011
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My 9 month old still wakes up at night to feed. I try to console her without a bottle but she cries so hard until she gets a bottle. Even if it's just 3 oz. She goes d...
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- Boy some moms on this site are downright RUDE! I wonder if they will say these harsh words in one's FACE? Probably not, cowards. I warn you, that you asked a very ...
- It sounds like she is probably hungry. My 9 month old wakes up most nights as well. He had gotten out of it for a while and started up again. If you haven't tried f...
- Well this is a common question with two very different schools of thought. Personally, I felt an infant (even 9 months) waking up needs something, feeding, comfort....
