A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Infant Sleep
Forum Posting


Archived Infant Sleep Forum5 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Infant Forum Homepage.

Re: Night Wakings for Feedings

Posted by marie on December 13, 2001 at 18:15:26:

In Reply to: Night Wakings for Feedings posted by Wink on December 13, 2001 at 11:44:56:

Wink, I will tell you something that will irritate you: Relax!!! Don't jump on conclusions just because there are little imperfections. It will pass..

I remember a filipino sitter I had from time to time to look a few hours after my son (I was completely alone with my newborn for weeks at a time in an unknown city and country), to which I was anxiously sharing my worries about his sleep patterns, answering me repeatedly in her bad English: 'He is just changing'. This made me feel mad, as I just wanted an instant solution to the last missed nap, or the occasional difficult bedtime. Years later, I understand better her words. Ironically, this son was a perfect sleeper (he started 'short nights' (5-6 hours) at 3 weeks, and these increased gradually until he finally slept through the night (12h) at 6 weeks or so..), and I had to face much more problems with my daughter 6 years after that (she slept thru the night at 2 months which appeared to me years, but periodically woke up at nights until she was about two..). My consistency helped to put her back on the right track each time and she is a very good sleeper by now (she is 3).

I would just give him his milk if he really needs it (no cereals at this age), and appear as 'dull' as possible during these night feedings that will, for sure, disappear quickly.

Try to rest as much as possible.. it will pass...

Follow Ups:


Archived Infant Sleep Forum5 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Infant Forum Homepage.
  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved