Need Help My 9 Months Baby Wakes up Every 3 Hours at Night !

A 9 month old may very well need feedings at night, ignore those who say otherwise. He could be having a growth spurt. It's also common that as infants become more mobile and active during the day, they are only really able to concentrate on nursing at night, when distractions are fewer. Also, are you working? If so, your baby be doing something called reverse cycling, which is taking more milk in at night when you are available to him. Good luck! And hang in there.

Many, many babies out there will learn to sleep through the night at 4-5 months, only to again wake up at 9-11 months like when they were younger. Not sure if this is what is going on here -- in any case, it is normal and a developmental phase.

I am an advocate of allowing baby to when when he is ready, and not making too much of a process out of it. Breastfeeding not only offers wonderful nutrition but also is a comforting experience. Your baby may be nutritionally ready to wean, but not emotionally ready.

Give it time, and let him pull away when he wants to. In the meantime, try to get in a good solid diet and get some rest for yourself as much as you can.

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at this age.. you shouldn't be feeding him at night. this will now take time.. you should try cereal before he goes to bed.. it seems like he isn't getting enough.. that's why he is hungry and waking up.. plus now he is used to getting fed in the nighttime. take it slow.. give him more at nighttime before bed.. like trying the cereal... then when he wakes... slowly rock him back to sleep.. try a pacifier..(i don't like a pacifier.. but it might help) and if he continues to cry just give him a little bit.. to get him back to sleep.

Hi S.:

*Natural Therapy Suggestion: Try giving him 2 drops of Rescue Remedy in his water bottle. Let him sip throughout the day. This may help him to relax and be more at peace. If further assistance is needed, please contact my office for a consultation, via telephone or in-office (Chelsea, NYC).

*The above is not medical advice.

All the best,
N.
Holistic Healthcare Provider
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I understand your frustration, but it will get better! My daughter did not really sleep through the night until about age 2, maybe a little after. I also breasfed her (still do a little). I certainly wouldn't recommend weaning, but I'm a little biased about this subject - especially with swine flu on the rise. The anti-bodies from your breastmilk will help your son tremendously! Are you talking about just night weaning? There is a great book called "The No-Cry Sleep Solution" by Elizabeth Pantley that I found very helpful. Your son obviously needs the closeness from you for whatever reason. I always believe you should fill the need now, because it may manifest into something later on it life. I am guilty of co-sleeping with my duaghter. It was the only way all of us could get a good nights sleep. I am happy to say that at 2 1/2 years old, she was sleeping in her own bed and through the night! I have to lay with her a lot, but always in her bed. I don't mind the extra cuddling if it means she will sleep through the night.

Also, are you nursing your son at all during the day? Maybe you should just try offering to see if he will nurse less at night - just a thought. Also, are you giving him enough one-on-one attention during the day?

Best of luck to you and hang in there!

I totally agree with Rose and Jessica. My son didnt sleep thru the night till almost 2 years old. Nurse him when he needs you mamma! its the best thing for him!