Cancellation of night feedings is a rather lengthy and difficult process that requires a lot of strength and patience from parents. The basic rules to follow when weaning are: try to be consistent in your actions, do not rush things, and most importantly - listen to the inner state of the baby.
Instructions
Step 1
In order for the child not to experience hunger at night, he must eat well before bed. Offer your baby a nutritious, but not very heavy meal. For example, a casserole made from cereals and vegetables or milk porridge. You should not give your child meat or sweets at night, they will not only complicate the digestion process, but also make sleep even more hectic.
Step 2
Choose a drink in advance that you offer your child at night. It is better to use plain drinking water or fruit drink. Do not give your baby fruit juices, compotes or jelly, they are not able to quench their thirst. And the child instinctively wants to wake up again in order to drink a delicious and sweet drink. Drink from his favorite cup, sippy cup or bottle.
Step 3
If your baby is breastfed and sleeps in the same bed with you, try moving him to a separate crib. Distance helps some children sleep better and get up less often at night. Start feeding your baby sitting down to make him uncomfortable, which may stop him when he wants to wake up again.
Step 4
It is better if dad or grandmother comes up to the child at night to calm him down and give him a drink. Join only when they are unable to put the baby to sleep. Very often, children cry in their sleep not at all from hunger, but from fear or internal anxiety. Try to stroke the baby, whisper words of consolation in his ear. And only if the child continues to cry - offer him a drink.
Step 5
An important factor in the quality of a baby's night sleep is sufficient physical activity during the day. Do not neglect gymnastics, fun outdoor games and long walks in the fresh air. A tired baby will fall asleep much faster, and his sleep will be calmer and stronger. Gradually, the need for night feeds will disappear.
