Some infants – especially those who are breastfed – may still wake at night for one or two feeds. But most need one feed at night. At this age your baby can give you longer naps and longer stretches of sleep in the evening and even sleep through the night.
The key for your little one involves a few simple changes to their daytime routine and at bedtime. With evidence-based strategies, your child can achieve uninterrupted sleep within just three days.
Let me share a strategy that could work for your little one right now…
STRATEGY: Break the feed-to-sleep association.
Breaking the feed-to-sleep association means teaching your baby to fall asleep independently without relying on feeding as a cue. Here’s how you can approach it:
- Feed them earlier
- After feeding them, read a book or sing them a lullaby to keep them awake before placing them in the cot.
- If your baby wakes up during the night, offer comfort and reassurance without resorting to feeding. Gradually, they’ll learn to fall back to sleep independently.
These strategies typically help 4 to 6-month-olds settle into deeper, longer stretches of sleep (and quickly!). But of course, your child is unique, and what strategy works for one child may not work for them.
So, if you want to unlock your child’s ideal strategy and get them sleeping within 3 days, I can help you create a gentle and personalised sleeping plan that works for your family.
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I come with a solid track record helping little ones finally sleep through the night in just a few days without leaving your baby to cry it out.
With an education in child development and psychology, and 20 years of experience as a night nanny and maternity nurse, I’ve dedicated my career to helping families thrive. After my own journey with twins and the challenges of sleep, I became a sleep consultant, guiding families around the world to better, more peaceful nights.
Your child is unique, and you are the expert on them. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to sleep. That’s why I take the time to understand your family’s specific needs and dynamics to create a personalised plan that will work for you.
If you’re ready to try scientifically-backed strategies to transform night times for your family, book a call with me now. I’m here to help make sleep-time stress-free once again – for you and your child.
