Sleep training @ 12 weeks?

Question

Hey moms with 12 week olds, what's your feeding/sleep schedule like for your LO? I'm currently feeding on demand but considering the 12 by 12 sleep training method. The book says to feed baby 6-8oz every 4 hours and "train" baby to not eat at night until morning. She would still get the same amount of milk just consolidated into 4 feedings instead of on-demand. Has anyone had any success with this or maybe she's too young to start? I'm currently EBF on demand. She goes to sleep for the night around 8:30-9pm and wakes up around 2-3am feeds goes back to sleep and gets up again around 5, then 7. Love to hear any success stories and advice!

Answer

Sleep training is typically not recommended for breastfed babies. It's normal, as well as important, for them to awake during the night to nurse. *All* babies should eat when they are hungry, & not be forced into a schedule for food. Also, having your baby set on a schedule like that can easily ruin your milk supply. Prolactin levels are at their highest at night, making frequent night nursings very important. Have you considered doing a dream feed before you go to bed?

Answer

Actually if you have ever heard of Babywise method you can do it while breast feeding.  It's very successful and you can pick and choose what parts you'd like todo. There is a FB group that might help answer a lot of questions. Also there is a book!!  12 weeks is actually a perfect time to start if not sooner.

Answer

I think 12 weeks is when I will start. It depends though on how many ounces she is taking now with the nighttime feeding before bed. Good luck!

Sleep training @ 12 weeks?

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