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Irregular sleep patterns with dreamfeed at 10 weeks

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blueanorak · 29/10/2019 14:15

Hi all, We'ce been dream feeding our formula fed 10 week old for 3 weeks now. Some nights she does really well, always goes to sleep by by self soothing at 7.30/8 and sleeps through from the dream feed at 10:30 until about 4 or 430. On other nights she continues to wake three hours after the dream feed at 1:30 or soon after. I am wondering whether I should be trying to do sleep training, to settle her until the 4.30 feed or whether I should just give her the bottle because she is so little and is clearly hungry? For the past two nights I have tried soothing her with the dummy, pats etc. It has worked but with a lot of crying and upset before she goes down. Feeling very mean! Any advice on what has worked for you? I would prefer for her to be in a slightly more regular pattern but don't want to be too regimented and in forcing a routine that doesn't suit her at this point. Thanks all! Smile

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ChocolateRaisin · 29/10/2019 14:21

She’s 10 weeks old. Absolutely tiny. If she’s waking and wants to be fed please just feed her. Little babies have needs, not wants. Sorry but in my opinion trying to settle her without giving her what she needs is really horrible.

Absolutely no way to sleep training, she is far too little for anything like that. 3hrs sleep at that stage is bloody good anyway.

blueanorak · 29/10/2019 14:36

Thank you, you have reassured my instinct. She is growing and feeding marvellously! Need to ban the books! Priority is a happy baby!

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Moonshine160 · 29/10/2019 16:09

She’s 10 weeks old and you’ve considered sleep training?! The poor thing doesn’t realise that she’s a separate person from you. Please don’t try and settle her with a dummy etc, if she’s crying then she just wants to be fed. Regular feeding throughout the night is still very normal at that age. I don’t mean to sound harsh but I think you’re expecting wayyyyy too much for her age.

Seaandsand83 · 29/10/2019 16:13

Agree with the other posters, she is still tiny!! Definitely feed on demand, 3 hours inbetween feeds is great! and try and follow your mothering instincts rather than books, you will know best!

ScrubDubdub · 29/10/2019 21:48

What books tell anyone to starve a 10 week baby?!

Not saying you will, but what book are you following

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