How can I get baby to sleep through the night?

Question

My daughter is 10 weeks old and still wants to wake up every three to four hours to eat. I am wondering when will she sleep through the night?

What are some things I can do to get her to sleep longer?

We do a bathe every other day before bed to help calm her.
She is on a routine sort of, she is in bed by 830 every night. But up at 12 and then 4ish and so on.

What else can I do?

Answer 1

I hate to tell you this, but your child is normal. Only babies on TV come home and sleep through the night early on. Real babies need to be fed 24/7. They are trying to double their birthweight by 6 mos. I would not expect her to sleep through the night prior to 6 mos of age. And you should know that it's normal for many children to not sleep through the night for the entire first year.

Make night time feedings boring. Keep things dimly lit. Don't talk or just whisper in a soft voice. Creating a different atmosphere may help her to realize that night is for sleeping.

Answer 2

well my daughter is 5 months now and i have been doing this routine ever since she was 8 weeks... every night i giver a bath and i put some of that johnsons baby night soothing in a purple bottle in the bath, then i get her ready for bed and giver a nice warm bottle and while i am doing this i rock her and she goes to sleep and i put her in her crib at least by 9:00 and sleeps until about 5 am... also during the day try to keep your baby awake. i mean not all the time but play and interact with her and when she does go to sleep let her sleep for about 30 min to an hour and she should sleep all night.. actually just ask yourself what helps you go to sleep does a warm bath help you sleep or it may even be a car ride just be patient and understanding. also sometimes it is a working progress... good luck

Answer 3

Sorry new mommy, there is no quick fix to help a baby sleep through the night. Either they do or don't. I am waking up nightly with baby number two, but I nurse her and am able to do so while sleeping! I just had to get used to how babycakes operates.

Grandma's will tell you that feeding her a lot before bed will help, butcha know what? Babies wake up for other reasons besides hunger. Wet diaper, too hot, too cold, need snuggles, uncomfortable, teething pain.... The only thing you can do is cherish your moments with baby girl, kiss her, love her, and hope to get used to her schedule!

Answer 4

Let her to sleep at 10 after feeding her stomach full then you can have atleast 6 hours sleep. Within 4 or five months baby starts to sleep longer in nights. Till that noway you have to wait. Its normal. Some babies may need secured sleep, if you put her near you for sleep touching her if she feels better try this for 4 more weeks. Careful It may become a bad habit, stop that habit at 4 or 5 months. Or arrange a baby sitter to look after her in nights if you dont breast feed.

Answer 5

Wow, four hours straight at 10 weeks. I'm jealous!!! For my son it's every 2-3 hours. He is breastfed, and he wakes up when he's hungry. When he sleeps, he sleeps very well. Give it time, it might take 6 months or more, but your baby will sleep longer eventually.

Answer 6

Sounds like she has her days and nights mixed up. This is pretty normal. What I did when I had trouble with my son is kept him awake more during the day, either by playing or taking more time during feedings, and kept him awake for at least 2 hours before bed time, and then made sure his tummy was full before I laid him down for the night. It worked for me, try it...it might work for you!

Answer 7

well my son is 9 1/2 months old, and still wakes up once through the night! sometimes I let him whine it out till he falls back to sleep, and tell him from my bedroom that he is ok and to go nite~nite. that usually works ( I think because he hears my voice, and knows he's not alone), but other times he wants his bottle (which were trying to illuminate). every baby is different, you are the one that knows her best. do what works for you. good luck!

Answer 8

If you dont breastfeed (which all you have to do is lay down next toher) dont stick to the modern idea of limiting a baby to an amount. Feed her as much as you can before putting her to bed.

Answer 9

My daughter is 14 weeks. I have tryed everything. from feeding her more before bed to be warm bath then warm bottle before bed to the bed time lotion (lavender). Honestly... I'd keep trying. If anything works please let me know. I'll do the same.

Answer 10

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