Alison Scott Wright method & breastfeeding

[MamaD14]

A friend recently loaned me Alison's book as my 19 week old is unable to sleep without being to nursed to sleep (exclusively breastfed) or in the pram. I tried it last night for 1st time as he went over after about 15mins of crying out but the thing I don't get it she expects him to feed only 4 times a day and no night feeds. Would this not diminish my milk supply? I don't understand how to get my.one to this as he's currently feeding every 2 hours during the day and one night feed at 3am. Does anyone else have experience with this?

Even my formula fed baby had more than 4 feeds at that age. Doesnt sound like the method is compatible with breastfeeding and feeding a lesser amount will affect your milk supply

Have you read the whole book or just looked at the time table? She gives detailed advice as to how to get to that timetable (four feeds a day). If it’s not for you don’t worry about it - some people rave about the book and others don’t get on with it. Don’t put yourself under too much pressure. It worked for me and lots of my friends but it’s not for everyone.

My lo didnt drop to 4 feeds until around 8 months. Restricting breastfeeds to only 4 will affect supply.

@ScottishDiblet I read the book but thought the 8 weeks reducing day feeds was for babies just born, not older babies. I must have thought wrong? Maybe I'll try that then first, thanks

Oh I’m sorry if my post wasn’t helpful. It was a long time for me but I think the thing is to try to really give a good long feed (both sides if BF) and then the baby CAN go for longer. My LO used to feed for an hour at each feed. I think that helped stretch her out and sleep really well. Hope this helps? Best of luck. It really was a magical solution for us and LO was an amazing sleeper and eater.

Hi, I’ve tried Alison’s methods and sadly it failed with horrible consequences. Follow your instinct with your baby. Routine suggested by the baby whisperer worked for us. Generally, if it’s a hungry baby a late feed around 10pm should see baby through the night but ideally that last feed would be around 6/6.30pm. Best wishes