I am a little obsessed with the subject. My baby, who has already turned four months wakes up every night unfailingly every three hours claiming her food.
Although so far it has been fed exclusively from the chest, the pediatrician has been able to see the tiredness in my dark circles and has recommended me to replace the last intake of the day with a bottle with cereals without glute so that I "throw" more hours at night.
I know babies, without going any further, my oldest daughter, who at four months slept at night six hours in a row. But it is very normal that other children do not, although after the first three months they usually sleep more hours at night than during the day.
My pediatrician's is good advice, but you consult with your pediatrician before doing it on your own, just in case.
Another practical tip is that parents be cunning when it comes to organize the baby's night shots.
If we go to bed very tired and know that in an hour or two it will be time for him to eat, instead of waiting for him to wake us up, it is preferable to give him the shot or the bibe before the baby is hungry so that he can sleep both at the same time .
For example, if the baby had to eat at two and then at five in the morning, it is preferable to take the shot and give it to him before bedtime so that he wakes up only once at four.
So we avoid waking up twice to do it only once. Maybe the first few days the baby is somewhat clueless but then he will settle down and you can sleep better.
The fatigue caused by the lack of sleep and the continuous night awakenings is a topic that worries many parents (among which I include myself), especially if it already extends beyond the first three months.
Leaving strict schedules for the day, at night we can be more flexible so that our sleep is more restful.
Tonight I try cereals.
