2007-08-20 12:20:36 · 20 answers · asked by aussie_gurl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I co-slept with my son when he was that age. At 9 pm, I'd lay him down and nurse him until he fell asleep, then I'd either go to sleep myself or get up and have "me time."
But he always woke up for a midnight feeding, and at 9 months old, still does from time to time.
It's normal for babies NOT to sleep through the night. And is it really too much trouble to feed them and put them back to bed?? For me it only took maybe 30 minutes to get him fed, changed and back to blissful sleep... It's not required by any means, to have your baby to sleep through the night. Besides, their "through the night" is usually between that midnight feeding and 5 in the morning. Not our down-at-8, up-at-8 thing. Just go with your baby's schedule!
When I quit trying to figure out how to make him sleep through, I started sleeping better! I just accepted that he would get up once in the night, and it was so much easier after that.
2007-08-20 13:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My nephew is almost 2 years old and still not sleeping through the night. With having said that I think that your 4 month old is doing just fine. Of course, if there was a way to get your baby to sleep through the night it would be great for the both of you.
It is never too early to instill some good routines that will help your little one sleep through the night. This routine can include a bath, a feeding, and most definitely a bedtime story. Babies are soothed by hearing Mom or Dads voice.
My nephew would always get relaxed by hearing a heartbeat. I would lay him on my upper chest and that always seem to do the trick. Once the little one appears relaxed placed them in their crib.
I hope you find a routine that works for the both of you.
2007-08-20 19:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by sabri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 months old and not yet sleeping through the night is not yet a worry. You could try keeping the lights real low when you tend to her during the night, don't talk much or make a fuss. Just feed, change and leave. Make sure your routine is completely different from the daytime routine when he / she wakes up from a nap... If you carry on too much, they will expect it all the time.
Both my boys slept through at 6 weeks using the above method.
2007-08-24 02:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have to say first that every child is different and what works for one can make the other wired! ; ) So play around with a variety of ideas. Mine always loved the quite bath time with the lavendar Johnson and Johnson's sleepy time bath wash. Then A massage with the lotion before getting dressed. (FYI: Don't leave the diaper off too long or you might get wet!!!) Then a bedtime story in soft lighting. Some, relaxing music. Kenny G, baby einsteins lullaby's, celion dion, Etc... And Rocking in a comfy chair. Be sure not to use a bottle or breast as the main relaxor. That can lead to a bad habit not to mention tooth decay. Good Luck!!!
2007-08-20 19:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by smilingthru_life 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure his/her tummy if full... and remember that a 5 hour sleep for a baby is sleeping through the night. Also, do the same routine every night. If you put a certain song than play the same song every night so that he/she knows that it is night and time for bed. If you used to swaddle him/her just swaddle one arm in and one out or just the torso. Let him/her put him/herself to sleep this is a skill that they have to learn and will benefit the baby in the long run. You can do this by feeding him/her and put the baby in the crib drowsy (not asleep) and play a mellow song. I've done this with my three month old and it has worked.
2007-08-20 19:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mother'f3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well every baby is different, I really dont think there is really a "trick" to get them to sleep thru the night, because what might work for one baby may not work for the other. My girl will not sleep any way other then being swaddled. She HAS to be wrapped tight like a baby burrito. Around 9:30 I feed her about 6 ozs, swaddle her, rock her till I see her eyes shutting lay her down , she will watch her litlte crib toy, go to sleep, wake about 4:30-5:30, eat again then go back to sleep till about 9:30. Now for a little bit I was putting cerealin her bottles, just a few tbls spoons with 6 ozs, but i realized didnt make a difference. Good luck, Its probably just not her time, Keep trying what you can!
2007-08-20 19:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jen L 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure if you can get a 4 month old to sleep through the night, you might be able to ask some people you know that have been through the same experience.
2007-08-20 19:23:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
a good bedtime routine and then time...some babies sleep thought the night right away and some seem like they never do. I personally wouldn't do the cereal until she is 6 months but that's a personal choice.
2007-08-20 19:34:14 · answer #8 · answered by lovelylady 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, i did this with my daughter from birth and it worked for me, she sleeps 8-9 hours a night.
She feeds every 4 hours. So at 4pm i feed her then keep her awake until her 8pm feed (its hard keeping her awake but its worth it.) Then at 8pm i feed her then straight after her feed i bath her in Johnson's baby bed time bath then i put Johnson's bed time lotion on her then put her to sleep. The Johnson bed time range has lavender in it to help them relax and sleep well. She is 9 weeks old. I hope it works for you!!
Good luck
2007-08-20 20:08:27 · answer #9 · answered by +tahnee+ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-08-21 10:22:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋