Today's Newzzz includes resources on dealing with a nap transition, how to get the most out of working with a sleep expert, and our popular guide to how the Wonder Weeks can affect your child's sleep. And don't forget to read up on our featured families, too!
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Q: Hi there, I have a 9 month old daughter she is waking up 4-5 times in the middle of the night.. she sits up in her crib and waits for me to
come get her to nurse her. She doesn't have a stretch longer then 3 hours before waking up. She is on a pretty good schedule she naps twice a day for 1.5 - 2.5 hours and goes down at night around the same time every night. When I pick her up to nurse her back to sleep at night she is actually eating she not just sucking. Is there a way I can get this habit to go away and have her sleep longer or through the night? Thanks!
A: At 9 months old, we expect just one night feeding for a breastfed baby (none for a formula-fed baby) unless there is a growth concern. So, unless your baby has a medical issue, the most likely issue is that she is associating nursing with sleep and, therefore, wakes frequently for you to "replace" her sleep
association. This is the most common reason for frequent night-waking, so the key is to teach her how to fall asleep without a nipple in her mouth essentially. There are several approaches to do this, so you may want to read up on sleep coaching, in general, or if you're tired of trying to figure it out on your own, then I'd encourage you consider one of our sleep plans, so the work is done for you. We've been making sleep plans now for over 10 years, so it's usually the fastest path to sleep.
Good luck!
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VIP Member Resources
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Newborn babies take 5 or more naps each day, but by 18 months, toddlers are taking just one nap! That’s a lot of change. And transitioning between all those nap schedules can be a huge headache for little ones and for their parents. If you're struggling with your baby or toddler's nap transitions, you'll definitely want to make time to browse these
resources:
And, if you have any questions, ask them at the end of any chapter or page, or join in on one of our weekly live chats with an expert sleep consultant. Our village is here for you whenever you need us!
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Blog Posts
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Signs A Nap Transition Is Approaching
You’ve just gotten a nice, predictable daytime sleep schedule, you’re feeling good about life, and then, before you know it, your baby gets a little older and blows a perfectly-crafted routine to pieces! Transitioning between all those nap schedules can be a huge headache for little ones and
for their parents. Read on to learn more about how to spot a coming nap transition.
Wonder Weeks Chart: How The Wonder Weeks Affect Baby and Toddler Sleep
If you’re a parent in today’s day and age, you’ve no doubt heard about The
Wonder Weeks. This book, written by a husband-and-wife team, outlines the 10 “wonder weeks”, that all babies go through in the first 20 months of life. It also offers parents insights into how to help their babies navigate each wonder week, and turn it into a leap forward for baby. Here's what we’ve learned about the wonder weeks and sleep.
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Hello,
Whenever I take my boys to the pediatrician, I enjoy talking to the doctor about The Baby Sleep Site®. He has always been so excited hearing about what it is we do! I remember during one visit, he started talking about how hard sleep deprivation can be on both parents and children, leading to symptoms of ADHD, low milk supply for
mom, depression, etc. He was impressed with how many visitors we get to the site nowadays, and what varied backgrounds our sleep consultants have. I always love talking to him about The Baby Sleep Site®, and that got me thinking - maybe you want to talk to your pediatrician about us, too. Maybe you can help your fellow moms and dads out by spreading the word via your healthcare provider! Be sure to share with them how you've found this wonderful resource. We
have even had pediatricians as clients and they are always so thankful to have found us, too.
I hope reading through our weekly newsletter has helped you realize that you are not alone, and that there is hope, and a light at the end of the tunnel. Forward this to a friend, so they know they're not alone, either!
Until next week,
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Nicole
Johnson, MBA
President and Lead Sleep Consultant
The Baby Sleep Site®
[email protected]
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