2007-01-03 02:56:05 · 12 answers · asked by DI 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
im a mom of 6 and each kid baby was diffrent if u have a baby on a feeding schedule every 2 hrs well the bay will wake during that time expecting to be feed at that time , if u r nursing it may even be more often
one of my kids slept the intire night from day one even at hospital , so when i got him home i started a routine as much as possible with him ,
to keep it up the sleeping intire night
about an hour or so before i wanted him to go to bed or was ready to go to bed myself i would give him a nice warm bath to help calm him etc , after the bath i would dry him off completly and them rub him down with baby lotion and give him a babie message i would start from his feet on up message th elotion into his feet legs belly then roll over and do the back etc after the massage i would put him in his nice warm pajamas depending on weather , and then give him a nice warm bottle of formula , boom he was out like a light from 11 pm till 7 in the morning today he is 12 yrs old and still has that same schedule he will go to bed on his own by 11 an d he will be up by 7 am on weekends and on schol days by 630
2007-01-03 03:17:12 · answer #1 · answered by dale621 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is hard to say. The baby is learning to adjust to the outer world. It needs time to develop a sleeping/eating schedule... My youngest did not sleep thru the entire night until he was 1yr old.
Were you often awake when you were pregnant around that time... that may make the baby used to be awaken at that time... for instance... if you often got up to use the basthroom in the night. Just soothe and or rock the baby... if the father is around... take turns.. eventually the baby will get used to the new schedule and wake up at the same certian times to be fed/changed. But keep it consistant! That way you also know .. when nap time will be .. if you need some personal relaxing time... you can bet.. ( for example) at 2 pm you will have 2 hrs to do whatever... its the easiest solution for you and baby... HAng in there.. it shouldnt take too long for her to get the hang of it!!
2007-01-03 03:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by c_leoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son goes through the same thing. He actually is starting to get over this because i spoke with a doctor about things to try cause i think he is getting colic. My doctor said to make sure when you feed the baby to elevate their head so its just a little higher than their tummy. Also make sure to burp the baby and hold them in your arms for about 20-30 minutes with their head higher than the tummy. Also swaddling the baby like they were in the hospital...they dont like it, but it works. helps put them to sleep becuase they wake themselves up from their own movements. Keep the room more dim at night time. So it looks kind of dark, but not black. and keep the rooms bright during the daytime. Now my mother also gave me some tips to try. Giving them a nice bath before bedtime. Try using the shampoo and lotion that is the CALMING stuff for babies. IT HELPS! and if the baby seems fussy you could try Gas Drops for Infants in their bottle. Safe to use on every use....the doctor told me that. and To put baby on their tummy for a few minutes. Maybe lay them on their tummy on your lap and rub her back. Massagge her...she was in a little ball and probably just has a lot of aches from that. Maybe give her just some water in a bottle. A little Karol syrup in it can sometimes help with tummy aches and their poop issues. I honestly have to say that these things really do work! They did for my baby. He's way less fussy since i've tried them. He's even started to sleep at night. At about his midnight feedinging i give him just a little bit of cereal in his bottle....to fill his tummya nd help him sleep. He sleeps great, so do I. He's not as miserable as he used to be. I've also heard that if you take your baby to the chiropractor they can adjust your babies back and this will help them be less colicy....I hope some of this helps. Just some suggestions...Try or Don't....Good Luck!
2007-01-03 04:04:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the fussing goes on regardless of feeding, diaper changing, and countless attemps to try in calm her then Im sorry to say no, She just will have to grow out of it. I know it is hard but it doesnt last long. It builds mommy powers!
2007-01-03 03:05:07 · answer #4 · answered by thikingdomcome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All baby's are different. I would not be to concerned. This will pass. Baby sleep most of the time between meals at this age there is not much you can do. Patience and love, this will pass. I know it is hard to give up sleep, but it will not be forever.
2007-01-03 03:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may appear more fussy as you are tired by this time, and your emotional state can be sensed by her. She needs to feel you as relaxed as possible. Relax and rock her, feed her if you think she is hungry, hum or sing to her. Just keep yourself as calm as possible so she can relax also. She will grow out of it!
2007-01-03 03:01:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
does this go on for 3 days or more? then seems like 3 days off? it could be colic. try swaddling her, or if her stump has fallen off, a warm bath. or try sitting in a rocking chair and rocking. i had to hold my daughter, turn on some music and then dance and rock around with her until she fell asleep at 2 am
2007-01-03 02:58:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it ride out. Every child goes thru this. It is their downtime from too much stimulation during the day. They will outgrow this by 1 month or so. Let them cry if all their other needs have been met.
2007-01-03 03:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sheila 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
at just a couple weeks old, you can't do anything. you need to just follow your baby's lead. her schedule will adjust itself as she gets older.
2007-01-03 02:59:17 · answer #9 · answered by Rebecca O 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
it is hard when they are that young but do your best to keep her up during the day
2007-01-03 05:13:13 · answer #10 · answered by The Spazz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋