https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:51:32 +0000 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:04:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31144 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914971&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914971 Author: SMoody
Subject: 31144
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 4:04pm

Fiona your girl seems to be doing exactly to a certain degree Andrew is doing.

He started sleeping one block of 6 hours for me and then it all changed. He is now waking up 3 to 5 times a night. And yip I do try everything else but he wants milk and that is it. He is eating loads more compare to what McKayla ate at this stage. However he is also developing really really fast. And I think all these things comes into play. Part of the wakening things is teeth and last night we tried Rescue remedy sleep on him and he went back to sleeping first block of 6 hours. (might be worth a try?)

If it is regular wakenings then what I would try (ours is all over the place at the moment and we cosleep) then I would wake myself just before it and then be at the cot just before they wake and when you see them starting to stir just put your hand on her tummy so she can help her go from her light sleep back into deep sleep. The weight on her tummy/chest area will help with that and she might go down deeper for you again.

Otherwise you can try and feed a bit more. I find Andrew is not feeding as long as he use to during the day as he is so so busy with everything else and this heat he also doesnt want a full full tummy but a sip sip.

So I just go with it and this weekend I will ask hubby to look after kids so I can nap if I need it.]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:04:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914971&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914971 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914847&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914847 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 31144
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 2:35pm

Except she might not be cause even when I night weaned he was still waking up. That stopped too eventually, but took another 3 months and 2 of them with basically NO sleep when I had wished I could have fed or rocked him back to sleep. LOL

]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:35:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914847&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914847 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914813&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914813 Author: crafty1
Subject: 31144
Posted: 28 January 2010 at 2:15pm

That's great news FionaS - she can do it!

Now just don't ever feed her in the night again and you'll be away laughing lol - (only partly said in jest)

She'll find some other reason to wake for soon enough. Litttle buggers. ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:15:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=914813&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#914813 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913887&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913887 Author: Nikki
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:45pm

yay!! Glad you had a better night! (and I completely agree crafty1)]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:45:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913887&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913887 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913431&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913431 Author: Noisybabe007
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 5:19pm

FionaS wrote: Last night she did 10.30 to 7.30 which was fantastic! I was so pleased. Hoping she does that again soon.

Yay!!! ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:19:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913431&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913431 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913428&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913428 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 5:17pm

Last night she did 10.30 to 7.30 which was fantastic! I was so pleased. Hoping she does that again soon.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:17:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913428&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913428 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913415&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913415 Author: crafty1
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 5:10pm

tbh i agree with Nikki that feeds should preferably be taken during the day by this age but that's a major parenting philosophy thing really.

I agree with the others though that she sounds hungry and if she hasn't put on much weight then maybe you really need to work on the solids etc which should decrease those night feeds.

I remember my son doing that - feeding at night and then not being hungry for first bf of the day and so i just stopped it and resettled using other means. It took a lot longer for us for a few nights and then he got used to it and has never fed in the night since. If he is thirsty he can have water - haha funny how this is never really what they want.

She probably likes you coming in and is feeding partly for calories and partly for habit and comfort. At least if you could get it down to one feed a night you'd feel much more rested. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:10:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=913415&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#913415 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912656&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912656 Author: Noisybabe007
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:54am

FionaS wrote: Ash doesn't take a bottle, even with EBM but she quite likes her sippy cup so we might be able to make progress with that. She was 100% not interested in any solids today so no progress there either. I weighed her tonight and it would seem that she has gained a mere 60 grams in 6 weeks which doesn't sound enough. I will take her to plunket for a proper weigh tomorrow. She looks healthy as anything and is nice and chubby so I'm not worried as such BUT if she is feeding this often and not really gaining I might need to try some other feeding things.

Our DD is the same - NEVER taken a bottle! Our plunket nurse did say that their weight gain slows considerably... DD grew 2cm in the last 5 wks, but only gained 120g! ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:54:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912656&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912656 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912649&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912649 Author: Noisybabe007
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:52am

Golly - like FionaS said - the whole point of the forum is to get differing ideas!!

Fiona - I know people have probably said this - but could it be a growth spurt, or teeth coming through and hence it is more about comfort (since bubbas come to the boob for more than just food?)

Just a thought!

PS Sounds like you have a good (tired!!) head on your shoulders! These little ones like to keep us on their toes, don't they!!!

]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:52:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912649&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912649 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912633&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912633 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:40am

Because I didnt' want to be causing a misunderstanding. Why the question?]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:40:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912633&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912633 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912614&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912614 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:26am

FionaS wrote: Absolutely and that is great as that is the whole point. I try not to a post topic unless I think it i something that will also interest others. All the differing ideas and info are great...that's what being a community is all about. As mums all we can do is go with our instinct and if we are in doubt, gather ideas from others and go with what feels right for our individual kids and families.

so why the apology?]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:26:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912614&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912614 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912612&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912612 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:23am

Absolutely and that is great as that is the whole point. I try not to a post topic unless I think it i something that will also interest others. All the differing ideas and info are great...that's what being a community is all about. As mums all we can do is go with our instinct and if we are in doubt, gather ideas from others and go with what feels right for our individual kids and families.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912612&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912612 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912609&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912609 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:17am

FAK = Feeding At Keyboard

And Fiona, I'm not aiming the articles at you personally as some kind of judgement (not at all), I simply put them up for the benefit of everyone who has contributed to this discussion or who may stumble across it.

You have nothing to apologise for ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:17:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912609&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912609 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912592&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912592 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 9:02am

FionaS wrote: Sorry for this topic.

WTF?

and hippymamma whats FAK?]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:02:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912592&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912592 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912580&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912580 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:51am

Sorry for this topic.

As I have said I am happy to feed in the night and I know waking is normal...I was just struggling with the fact that we had more frequent night feeds than day feeds so wanted to try and turn that around.   I've never said I don't think she should have any night feeds so sorry if you got that impression. As I said I ENJOY some night feeds.

On a positive note I think her growth has been 660gms which is great.

Thanks for the comments ladies.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:51:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912580&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912580 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912578&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912578 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31144
Posted: 27 January 2010 at 8:47am

Re: night waking (please excuse shoddy typing, am FAK) I urge you all to read the following articles:

Night waking protects against SIDS


Healthy infant sleep]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:47:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912578&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912578 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912446&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912446 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 10:39pm

Can't imagine there is anything wrong but will pop in for a proper weigh and measure tomorrow.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:39:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912446&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912446 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912444&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912444 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 10:37pm

well there is definitely something wrong then... ]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912444&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912444 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912435&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912435 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 10:26pm

Nope bizzy...she hasn't.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:26:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912435&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912435 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912433&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912433 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 10:24pm

shes probably got longer...]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:24:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912433&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912433 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912381&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912381 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:47pm

Yeap pretty sure she feeds really well each time. I've never had supply issues and I eat like a horse so I am baffled by her weight gain, or lack there of.

She looks really healthy.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:47:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912381&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912381 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912354&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912354 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:31pm

FionaS wrote: Cheers Fattarts! We don't DF as I used to find she'd sleep through 11 without it but wake more with it. I was considering reintroducing it but based on your comments I'll leave it. I actually don't mind the 3/4/5am wake-up...I secretly enjoy the quiet snuggles but the 12am(ish) one it is hard when you've just got off to sleep. I know it won't last forever so I'm not desperate to get her sleeping through, just didn't want to be missing something.

Sorry, I missread you re the dream feed thing, lol.
Yeah its the early wake that sucks, you haven't had a chance of a good REM yourself!

I don't think they have huge weight gains at this age, although 10g isn't much. you might want to check she is having a good feed when she drinks, not just comfort sucking. Plenty of wet and dirty naps is another indicator.

Poor you!!]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:31:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912354&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912354 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912339&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912339 Author: Nikki
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:22pm

Oh no, good luck with the weigh in .... hopefully it was just an issue with your scales, as that doesn't sound good. Let us know how you get on. ]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:22:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912339&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912339 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912336&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912336 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:19pm

Ash doesn't take a bottle, even with EBM but she quite likes her sippy cup so we might be able to make progress with that. She was 100% not interested in any solids today so no progress there either.

I weighed her tonight and it would seem that she has gained a mere 60 grams in 6 weeks which doesn't sound enough. I will take her to plunket for a proper weigh tomorrow. She looks healthy as anything and is nice and chubby so I'm not worried as such BUT if she is feeding this often and not really gaining I might need to try some other feeding things.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:19:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912336&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912336 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912328&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912328 Author: Nikki
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:14pm

I personally don't think she needs to feed that often in the night, and agree with you re getting the calories in during the day. I think the whole household is alot happier when everyone is getting a good nights sleep (don't shot me, just my opinion) and its important for both baby and mum to get uninterrupted sleep.

Both my kids started waking around 4-5 months after sleeping thru young .... I'm certain due to hunger so of course fed them, but also with Morgan we started a formula at night which helped and once they were established on solids both slept through again. I've found they both sleep better with a big dinner and decent bottle (Jake had EBM til 6 months at night then formula but was otherwise BF'd, and Morgan had formula at night from 4 months but otherwise BFd). I know some people say it doesn't help, but solids definitely helped my kids sleep better again.

Sounds like she is doing great otherwise though! If you do want to try something --- I personally would up her dinner (give her some toast if you don't want to spoon feed) and do EMB (or formula if you are OK with it) for her last feed if I was you, so you know shes had a good 200mls+. Then when she wakes for a couple of nights try to resettle without feeding, so she is going longer. Once shes going all night again she will be hungry for a good feed in the morning. Morgan went through the not hungry in the morning thing when she started waking for feeds - was really annoying! I too preferred her to feed in the morning than night!

Good luck. I know how annoying it is .... and yes, it is very "normal" but I still think there is nothing wrong with trying to improve it.

PS - should also say, Morgan still wakes the odd night and I feed her sometimes cos its the quickest way to get her back to sleep (but she will re-settle with a cuddle / dummy most of the time), but most nights she doesn't wake til about 6am now.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:14:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=912328&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#912328 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911165&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911165 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:46am

Cheers Fattarts! We don't DF as I used to find she'd sleep through 11 without it but wake more with it. I was considering reintroducing it but based on your comments I'll leave it. I actually don't mind the 3/4/5am wake-up...I secretly enjoy the quiet snuggles but the 12am(ish) one it is hard when you've just got off to sleep.

I know it won't last forever so I'm not desperate to get her sleeping through, just didn't want to be missing something.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:46:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911165&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911165 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911086&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911086 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:02am

another thing too, is makeing sure she is having good calorific feeds off you during the day, not snacking. You could also re visit cluster feeding perhaps to try to tank her up?
]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911086&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911086 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911084&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911084 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 9:00am

I'm in the camp of night feeding still being a "normal" thing at this age, In fact, I think if they need a feed in the night under 1, then do it, and I don't give a flying fig what plunket or whoever says. I firmly believe if babies (under one) still want/need a drink/feed, then give it to them. And I give that advice to the mums I counsel too. Remembering they are still small, getting more active, so more hungry, and it's also hot and muggy,so she would probably still be thirsty.
I would drop the dream feed at this stage, too, as you are probably disturbing that early REM sleep, thus causing more wakings or earlier wakings.
With all the money I spent and all the people that helped me and the paedeatrician that I eventually saw when Jake was 2.5 about his sleep issues (and he was still night waking 2 or 3 times at night at 3) I have learnt that night wakings are normal and kids aren't hardwired to sleep through the night till almost school aged, and its normal.
I also do know that at around 5 months of age is a normal time/stage/developmental stage for babies who have been sleeping through to begin night waking, and almost every baby does this at this age.
I know the tirdness absolutely blows, it is so hard, I can totally sympathise, so big hugs.]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:00:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911084&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911084 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911064&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911064 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 8:50am

mayb you could contact that parent port place i posted about if you arent getting enough sleep, i'm sure sleep issues were one of the things they helped with. (thats parents with sleep issues mind not kids).]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:50:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911064&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911029&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911029 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 26 January 2010 at 8:35am

Thanks all. Hippymamma...I'm not "worried" in the slightest! I have zero worry attached to Ashley...she is just gorgeous! I'm just tired that is all. I'd prefer that she was taking her calories in the day and doing a longer stretch at night but I am HAPPY to meet her needs (hence why I am feedinl her when she asks). I feel it is good for all in a household if the baby takes more calories in the day than at night so I like to work towards that end IF there is something I am missing and can easily tweak. If there is nothing I can tweak and the additional night feeds is what she needs then that is what I will do until she is well established on solids and extends it out again.

I cue feed her and she naturally sets a feed/play/sleep routine and wants to eat 3 to 4 hourly in the day. She is very happy and placid

When I talk about what babies "generally" do it is not because I am expecting a little compliant soldier, more that it gives one an idea of the range of things that you can expect so you can then tweak if something is way out of that range and not working for the baby or family.   I know using such words makes it sound like I want a baby who goes by the book but that is not so...I use those terms for want of a better phrase.
]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:35:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=911029&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#911029 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=910393&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#910393 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 31144
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 6:34pm

FionaS wrote: So what do you think? Does she need 2 or 3 night feeds??

Yes.

FionaS wrote: Why are they INCREASING, not staying consistent or decreasing as they usually do at this age?

I am not sure how much stock I'd be putting in the theory that babies are "supposed" to be dropping feeds - often they are getting hungrier and starting solids, so to me it makes sense that they'd still want a fair amount of breastmilk if not more.

Are you schedule or cue feeding?

FionaS wrote: What about the fact she is the not hungry in the morning?

Do you feed her as soon as she wakes or do you wait a while? Is she eating solids in the morning yet?

FionaS wrote: Those who know me will know we have big sleep challenges with our first daughter so this added night waking lends towards one very tired household.

Is there some way that you can be more supported in the daytime and catch some extra naps to top up your 'sleep bank', or are you able to express and have your husband do the occasional night feed by bottle? I understand if you have already tried expressing and can't, I have never had any luck with it either but fortunately have no need for using EBM anyway.

Overall though, it sounds like your daughter is developing beautifully and you are meeting all her needs - are there any other underlying issues that are causing you to worry about this more than you need to?]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:34:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=910393&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#910393 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=910259&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#910259 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 31144
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 5:08pm

If she is hungry/thirsty at night (suggested by you saying she screams for a feed) then I would keep feeding her at night. As Bizzy mentioned, it is very hot at night at the moment and she is likely just thirsty. It may stop by itself once theweather cools or the growth spurt stops

Ben is not always hungry when he first wakes, depending on when his last night feed was. He is feeding twice most nights and has never slept thru.

From what I have read solids will not always mean that baby will sleep longer at night, some will but in my experience it doesn't. Formula can help as it takes longer to digest so they stay fuller longer, that is one option you could use if that is what you wanted

Jack has only ever slept through a dozen or so times about a year ago and once or twice recently; Ben hasn't so far. So I have done quite a bit of reading and it is actually quite normal for babies to wake during the night either for a feed or because they need help resettling.

I feel for you as I am very experienced with broken sleep. I hope you find something that works for you]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=910259&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#910259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909700&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909700 Author: kathamill
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 1:36pm

Sounds like she's just getting hungrier. My DD did the same about a month ago (she's 7mo now) so I started with apple and baby rice. shes great now. I was set on doing BLW, but I found that if I just got a "dinner" into her, she did great sleeping. maybe try cruskit, its a bit more "solid" than easy to eat fruit. HTH]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:36:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909700&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909700 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909420&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909420 Author: FionaS
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 11:01am

Not really on solids yet no. She doesn't to mush so we are going to do BLW. She absolutely attacked the piece of banana yesterday whereas she just arches and turns her eat away from puree.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:01:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909420&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909420 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909413&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909413 Author: JessDub
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 10:56am

Is she on solids yet?

DS was a bit like that - waking up more and more often for feeds. Once we introduced solids (just baby rice and EBM) he slept a bit longer and fed at 11/12 and 4/5 rather than every 2-3 hours.

Having said that, he didn't sleep right through the night til 8 months when I introduced formula. The formula clearly kept him fuller than my milk.

I called Plunketline when DS started needing more night feeds and they advised that DH get up and try and settle him and see if that worked. We tried for couple of nights and always ended up DS agitated and me feeding him anyway. Plunket's next plan was to introduce solids - which worked. (DS was about 4.5 months when we introduced solids btw)]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:56:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909413&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909413 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909373&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909373 Author: FionaS
Subject: 31144
Posted: 25 January 2010 at 10:35am



Ta!]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:35:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909373&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909373 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909358&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909358 Author: Bizzy
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 10:25am

what would i do?

i would probably try a resettle without boob first, check her bum and all that, change if wet, give cuddles and snuggle her back up. but if she wasnt happy then i would feed her.
oh i would probably also check that she isnt getting too hot. it is definitley warmer at night now and she may be thirsty more than hungry cause she is hot!

and if i were YOU i would stop going by "usually" happens as there is no such thing with babies! Thants just my opinion tho of course! ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:25:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909358&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909358 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909246&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909246 Author: FionaS
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Posted: 25 January 2010 at 9:42am

Hey :) I have a bit of a "what would you do" question and would love to hear some ideas.

Ashley is nearly 6 months. She is a perfect wee girl but we are having issues at night.

Some background....She slept through 11 hours straight from 10 weeks to around 17 weeks. Then she started to wake in the night every 3rd night, then every 2nd, then most nights. She was still usually doing 9 or so hours.

However, over the past weeks she is woken more and more and is now waking every 3 to 5 hours every night and wanting to be fed. She as good as never resettles at night without a feed.

When she wakes at night she yells for food and won't calm until fed. Then when she wakes in the morning she just chatters away and often is still not hungry 4 hours after her last night feed!!!

She has a great feed/play/sleep during the day and has always self settled beautifully without any crying for sleeps and bed. Her naps are mostly 1.5 to 2 hours with the odd 45min one thrown in. She has a lovely consistent bedtime routine which is all smiles.

If I don't dreamfeed she MAY do up to 6 hours but often just 4 at the start of the night. If I do DF at 10.30 or so she will wake 3 hours later....bit odd.

So what do you think? Does she need 2 or 3 night feeds?? Why are they INCREASING, not staying consistent or decreasing as they usually do at this age? What about the fact she is the not hungry in the morning?

Those who know me will know we have big sleep challenges with our first daughter so this added night waking lends towards one very tired household.]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:42:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31144&PID=909246&title=6-month-old-night-feeds#909246