Hi, have a 16do baby boy who's been EBF. He cluster feeds for a few hours every day at different times but usually in the night. During the day he feeds well every 2-3 hours. When I go up to bed at 10.30 ish he wakes and I give him his 'last feed'. This feed then results in a 3-4 hour period of wind, crying, feeding, pooing in a constant cycle. I'm absolutely exhausted by this now after 2 weeks. Last night we discussed the idea of Formula for this 10pm feed and it upsets me that the first time I've ever managed to BF successfully I'm possibly going to admit defeat due to sheer exhaustion. After the 3-4 hours, he then sleeps soundly, (this morning from 4-9 and I've had to wake him at 9!)
So, my questions are: what's the likelihood of it being something i've eaten during the day causing this windy/griping in the evening? I'm prepared to cut out dairy or caffeine if necessary???
How can I help him get this wind up during the day? I burp him after e every feed but he's not a big burper.
Would a formula feed at 10.00 be a terrible idea, or might it be the solution?
I'm desperate now as I'm utterly exhausted, plus have a toddler who makes it difficult to catch up on sleep.
Any suggestions very welcome
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thenewaveragebear1983 · 15/10/2015 09:51
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