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1 year old ravenous at night

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notetaker · 06/01/2022 10:04

Wondering if anyone has any advice or similar experience as we are at a loss.

DS is 13 months and a fabulous eater - we've not really found anything he doesn't like and mealtimes are a joy. We feed responsively and he seems to be quite good at telling us when he's done.

However, no matter how much he eats in the day he wakes around 3 times every night absolutely ravenous. He genuinely is hungry (as opposed to feeding for comfort) as we can smell the ketones on his breath. We're all exhausted and I can't figure out what we can do differently.

Going to speak to our HV today but would love to hear from you lot too.

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BunnyRuddington · 06/01/2022 17:49

I'd do some gentle night weaning. Once he gets used to it, abs that method is very gentle, he'll naturally start taking more calories during the day Smile

SavoyCabbage · 06/01/2022 19:00

What time is his last meal? We used to have to give one of ours a weetabix seconds before she went to bed. After bathtime and even after she had a story.

notetaker · 06/01/2022 19:51

@SavoyCabbage I love that! He has tea anytime between 5 and 6 and an 8oz bottle at bedtime.

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Fallagain · 06/01/2022 19:52

Does he drink enough and are you giving snacks?

dancemom · 06/01/2022 19:56

Introduce supper. A mashed banana is good or like pp said, porridge or weetabix

Serenschintte · 06/01/2022 19:56

Mine Aare much older so maybe the advice has changed but we did dream feeds for a long time - just before we went to bed at 11:00
Worth a try?

pumpkinpie01 · 06/01/2022 19:59

I used to give mine porridge or weetabix before a bath then a bottle of milk after a bath

notetaker · 06/01/2022 21:13

So he’s been in bed two hours and I’ve just had to give him some milk - I don’t get this kid!

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BunnyRuddington · 06/01/2022 21:16

I'd try some gentle night weaning. This method is aimed at BFers but is easily adaptable to your situation Smile

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