Good morning, my breastfed DD wakes up in the night a few times a week and is impossible to settle . She was up for two hours last night before very reluctantly, as a last resort, we left her to 'cry it out', something we very rarely do and don't feel good about.
When she wakes, there is nothing discernible she needs, she's just awake and can't settle. She hasn't had night feeds since she was a tiny baby, so she doesn't need milk, however 80 per cent of the time if I did feed her, she would probably sleep.
Last night, fearing teething, we gave her calpol, we read her books, gave her cuddles etc etc. We are all so very tired.
My sister, who has two children of her own and is generally a font of motherhood wisdom thinks I should introduce a dummy at night. I am desperate, but reluctant seeing as she hasn't had one to date. Surely most mothers are trying to wean DC off them at this stage?
What do you think? Does anyone have any experience of introducing a dummy at this stage? What are the pros and cons?
As always, thank you.