So despite some crying at night (and I want to stress you don't have to leave your lo alone to cry) she always woke up happy. I am not and was never a fan of CIO, but realistically, my lo needed to sleep better and I needed to sleep better, and it makes both of us happier when we do so. I've been too tired to spend the time during the night when she wakes up trying to lay her down, but I did it at her first wake up last night and afterward she slept until 4 am which is basically unheard of for her. More important than awake time is watching your child for sleep cues. We also cut the paci cold turkey and she didn't miss it a bit.įast forward to now, at 9 months, and we have to do it all over again because she can now stand in her crib and can't lay herself back down. This new awake time will start when you take baby out of their crib. Once she was able to fall asleep on her own she slept much better. We did sleep sense, and I stayed by her side the whole time. You can create this routine by trying out various calming activities, like reading a book or singing a song, then sticking with the activities that do the best job at settling both you and baby – because hey, you also deserve some relaxation! Allow plenty of time for this routine and make sure to remove any distracting objects from baby’s crib before laying them down for bed.I went through this at 6 months and sleep trained just for getting her to bed without the boob, and it helped tremendously.
In addition to a sleep schedule, it’s important that (if you haven’t already) you begin practicing a bedtime routine with your child. With their naps and sleep throughout the night, your baby will likely now be sleeping 14 to 16 hours a day. This shift helps minimize baby’s confusion between day and night. The major shifts in their sleep habits will be that they’re sleeping for longer periods during the day and night. Now is the time to create a sleep schedule and make sure everyone in your baby’s life honors this sleep schedule. So if they haven’t started solids yet, now is the time to start. If you’re wondering when your baby can start eating solids, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends baby only consume breast milk, or formula, for the first 4-6 months. If you’re uncertain about the amount of milk your baby is receiving in each feeding, you can check the amount of milk you produce while pumping. For exclusively breastfed babies, you can ensure they’re receiving enough by feeding them at least 5 times a day for 15-20 minutes.
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To help baby achieve this full night of sleep, without needing to wake to feed, ensure they’re receiving a minimum of 24 ounces of nourishment daily, with 5-8 ounces in each feeding.
And, this full night of sleep should also be occurring with few nighttime feedings. A full night of sleep, which consists of 11-12 hours of sleep for a baby this age, should now be the norm.
6 Month Old Feeding Schedule:Ĭreating a reliable sleep/eat/wake routine adds stability in your little one’s life by helping them know when to expect food, sleep, and play time. The crib should be a quiet, safe, and cozy space for baby to recharge. So, while naps in the car and stroller may still be inevitable it’s important to strive to have your baby’s naps occur in their crib. Now is also the time to remove movement from naps. This transition can be tricky for both of you, but with time your baby will become comfortable with this new sleeping arrangement, and both of you will gain some autonomy. It’s crucial during sleep training for your baby to be put to bed in a crib, instead of your bed, or a bedside bassinet, so your 6 month old baby can have the space to move around and explore their sleeping environment. Give them some time, then come back in to check on them, and confirm that they’ve found sleep. Don’t be surprised if you hear some tears, as your baby may struggle as they learn to sleep without your presence. To do this, put your baby down to sleep when they’re showing signs of sleepiness, but are not yet asleep. At this age, it is now appropriate to begin sleep training, if you so desire. It’s common for a 4-5 month old baby to have 3 naps each day, while a 6 month old will likely have 2 longer naps each day. Although your baby’s naptimes will fluctuate between 4 and 6 months, they’ll likely be consistently logging 2 to 4 hours of total sleep during the day.
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