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Parker's mom....

Posted by Stephanie on February 17, 2001 at 14:51:49:

In Reply to: Re: 5 1/2 month old who won't sleep at night posted by Parker's mom on February 17, 2001 at 08:56:50:

You do realize that 3 -4 months is a very typical time for babies to have a growth spurt, right? His increased night waking may be legitimate hunger. It is important, especially if you are breastfeeding, not to cut back on these night feedings during the 3 to 4 month period, because this could seriously damage your milk supply. Many mothers "loose their milk" at this stage because they think babies are supposed to eat *less* often at night as they get older. Many are not prepared for the 3-4 month nursing spike. Some substitute "solids" for milk at this age because their baby was "hungry". Yes, they are hungry, but what they need is to be nursed more often. This stage doesn't last very long, and soon your little one will be sleeping longer at night. Always try nursing your baby if he wakes at night, if he is hungry, he will eat, not just suck. It is much better to err on the side of caution in this case. (Studies show that babies can get up to 1/3 their daily caloric intake at night!)

This too shall pass! :-)

Stephanie, mom to 4 boys and a princess


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