Hi,
I’m about ready to start sleep training my daughter and I’m looking for your top tips. I don’t want to mess it up or make it anymore stressful than it needs to be so looking to have some kind of plan before we start.
She’ll be 6 months next week. Currently sleeps in next to me but hoping to transition to her own room at the same time. She’s gone through many phases since birth and somewhere between weeks 9 and 16 she was doing 10-12 hour nights so I know she’s capable. Most of our day is spent fighting her to sleep for 30-40 min cat naps - she doesn’t seem to go longer unless on the move.
We have just started weaning following health visitors advice. She was born 7 3 but quickly started gaining weight. Still only drinks 4-5 ounces at a time; every 3-4 hours during the day, very strong minded and won’t drink if she doesn’t want it so no chance of filling her up during the day.
I have tried since day 1 with a dummy as a soother and she absolutely refuses! So during the night (8 times last night) the only way to settle her and back to sleep is with a bottle. She’s not drinking bottles, just an ounce or two as comfort.
Any tips/advice is very welcome!