going nuts

[kytysmum]

hi i was wondering if an had any tips or advice on trying to ween babies of night feeds...i have a 5 month old how is still wking up for three feeds a nite

[melannh]

That would be very tiring - 3 times a night. I am unsure if you are br feeding or bottle feeding. My DD was a shocking day sleeper, and still is (now 6 months) but is really good at night. (I think as she wears herself out!)... She is bottle fed (not by choice, but I couldn't b/f). I don't have alot of advice - but maybe he is not getting enough milk during the day? It ishard to know and I hope things improve real soon. Take care now..

[BeautifulBoys]

I used to give a little water..Introduce solids some puree apple etc..I did at 5 months.. it may be comfort waking?? they will cry but soon get the idea.. haha I cant actually remember when i stopped the dream feeds.. I took the dummy away at 8months from then on he has slept solid all through the night with the odd waking.. You Br/feeding or Bott? your baby is still little, but from 3 months onwards it can be behavioural waking..ask your health nurse.
Good Luck

[Manxie]

Hi

Sounds normal to me my DD was still waking in the night for a b/f at fourteen months old, sorry:D

Do you do a rollover feed, ie. feed at 10pm/11pm this may help bubs to last a bit longer

[Fuchsia!]

hey i know how you fell! Coop woke up 5 thimes last night! Its driving me mad too! He is eating two solid meals a day too so it can't be lack of food I tried the water thing but to no avail! Anwyways here's a :hugs: cause i know how you feel and i will watching this thread cause i need help too!!!

[kytysmum]

hi guys thanks for you help just answering some of your questions, yeah he is on two solids meals a day and is bottle fed, 5 240ml bottles a day one of which is a night time bottle at. he has a bath, massage then a bottle and is put down at 10.....maybe he is just not a good night sleeper