Ever since my niece was born, my sister-in-law has been severely overprotective, which is common of all first-timers I know, but she has admitted to me that she is very unhappy, stressed and depressed about everything lately. This concerns me because I have seen some things that I don't really think are good for my niece. My SIL w
ants to keep her baby on her own schedule (awake) most of the day and that should, in her eyes, make her understand night from day, and I know that it's still a bit too early. She skips her night feedings and is obsessed with a strict 3-4 hour "no less"" feeding schedule of 4 ounces of formula. If it's 9:30 and the baby starts to show late signs of hunger, she'll let her cry till 10. She says her baby must work up her appetite. She slept one day from 8:30 PM to 5:45 AM without waking up, and no food. She's almost 2 months, but this keeping her up and expecting her to eat around my SIL's schedule so my SIL can sleep is outright dangerous this soon. Advice?
2007-10-09
09:39:08
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