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Dream feed

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SYA23 · 16/10/2023 04:20

Any tips for weaning off the dream feed? I tried going cold turkey and it didn’t help. I thought not disturbing him (6 mths) would help his night sleep but it didn’t.

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Twosugarsandmilk · 16/10/2023 19:48

Is he bottle or breastfed? He may just not be ready to drop the feed. Lots of 6 month olds still need milk overnight.

MollyMarples · 16/10/2023 20:13

Mine started rejecting it. I persisted trying for three nights and then gave it up

Saltysnack2003 · 16/10/2023 20:22

I still feed my daughter a dream feed and she is 13 months! She is a great sleeper so I am scared to stop. She was formula fed until 12 months, now on cows milk.

I would carry on until your baby rejects it and don't stress yourself out by trying to wean them off it. At 6 months they are still very little. A full tummy will help them sleep.

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connu · 16/10/2023 20:29

I didn't stop the dream feed till about 18 months.

NewDogOwner · 16/10/2023 21:05

Put smaller amounts each time and then stop to see what happens. Ours just stayed asleep from 10 weeks.

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SYA23 · 16/10/2023 22:51

He’s bottle fed

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SYA23 · 16/10/2023 22:52

Thanks everyone. I’ve been feeling guilty that I’m still giving the dream feed as I know it gives me a longer stretch but also apparently disturbs their sleep pattern? But it’s interesting to know that you can continue to dream feed till quite later on. Thank you

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