The problem of night feedings worries many parents simply because most of them dream of getting a good night's sleep, and not getting up several times a night. However, the attempts of many mothers to cope with it end in failure: the baby still insists on breasts, mixture or juice.
Instructions
Step 1
The body of the baby is designed in such a way that at night he feels the need for food, so it is not worth trying to wean the baby from night feeds for up to a year. The kid will scream demandingly and if he falls asleep, then only from his own fatigue. In most cases, parents have no choice but to give a crying baby a breast? or a bottle.
Step 2
Older children no longer feel the need for food at night. Toddlers over a year old can sleep all night long, but in reality this is not often seen. Sometimes a child calling for mom at night may not be hungry at all. So children compensate for the lack of attention and affection during the day. On a subconscious level, the child develops an attitude that when he eats, mom is there.
Step 3
When weaning your baby off night feedings, remember that you should not replace formula or breast milk with sweet juice, compote or kefir. Babies tend to like their taste, so don't be surprised if your little one drinks 2-3 glasses of liquid per night. It is best to use plain water in this case.
Step 4
If you have already decided to wean the baby from night feedings, act persistently. The main thing is to tune in yourself. Before going to bed, you can feed your baby a little denser than before. But don't overdo it: meat soup or meatballs are not conducive to healthy sleep. Better give your child milk porridge or cottage cheese.
Step 5
At night, as soon as the baby wakes up, offer him a drink of boiled water. At first, you can sweeten it a little, gradually add less and less sugar. Talk to your baby in a calm and even tone, the main thing is not to give out your own excitement. Do not turn on the light if you sleep in the dark, keep a water bottle ready. Immediately explain to the baby that he will eat in the morning, and now he will drink a little and will sleep. In this case, joint sleep helps out well, since the child feels the warmth and calmness of the mother.
Step 6
Of course, you are unlikely to be able to wean your baby from feeding overnight. If the baby wakes up to eat several times, reduce the number of feedings gradually. Pediatricians believe that there is nothing wrong with the fact that a child under three years old eats at night. Therefore, do not panic if your baby's peers sleep all night long. The time will come, and your little one will also stop waking up the household.
