Can I keep breastfeeding and do sleep training at the same time? Nursing is definitely compatible with sleep training. Breastfeeding is one of the best things you can do for your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first year of life, but any amount of time you [...]
When do I stop giving her a bedtime bottle? There is no need to stop giving your baby a bedtime bottle – although when she is a toddler you may be able to replace the bottle with a small snack. Pay attention, though, to when you give her that bottle. Babies begin to develop sleep associations [...]
She still cries after weeks of sleep training – help! That can be incredibly frustrating! If that is happening, it’s good to check in on a few things. First, be sure that you are being as consistent as possible. Behavior change and intervention is tough, and we know that things can get worse [...]
She cries through the entire routine. What can I do? It can be incredibly frustrating when your baby cries throughout the entire routine. What that does tell us, though, is that you are being incredibly consistent. The child already knows when you start those activities that it’s time for bed. [...]
Can I do sleep training and wean night feedings at the same time? Yes! Yes, you can. In fact, often when you go through sleep training to help your little one learn to fall asleep independently at bedtime, those night wakings and night feedings typically drop off on their own. That is because all [...]
When can he go all night without a feeding? Most babies are old enough to go the entire night without a feeding by 6-months-old. Sleep starts to consolidate at about 12-weeks-old and continues to do so as your little one develops. Your child may still wake and need to be fed to return to sleep [...]
Can cereal help a baby sleep longer? Many people wonder whether giving a baby cereal will help him to sleep longer overnight. Unfortunately, giving a baby cereal will not help him sleep longer. It is true that babies sleep best when they are not hungry – so nursing or feeding a young baby formula [...]
How can I prevent bottle tooth decay? “Caries” is simply a fancy word for “cavities.” And, baby bottle tooth decay refers to damage to tooth enamel from milk mixed with enzymes in the baby’s mouth. This can happen from both bottle feeding and nursing. You can prevent this by making sure [...]
What can I do if he wakes multiple times a night? Babies naturally wake several times during the night – up to 6 times. We, as adults, also wake naturally during the night, then can often put ourselves back to sleep quickly and easily. For babies, it is important to pay attention to how they fall [...]
Where should I nurse my baby at bedtime? Nurse your baby in a comfortable chair in the room that your baby will sleep overnight. Try not to get in the habit of having your baby fall asleep completely while nursing. Instead, feed her until she is drowsy and then transfer her into the crib. It is [...]