Shift work or alternating nights??

Question

Has any one tried to split the "night shift"(feedings, diaper changes..) with their spouse/partner? Did it work? What about the one night on- one night off method where you alternate nights? Trying to find which works best. Curious to hear advice on what worked and what didn't. Thanks in advance.

Answer

Took me and my SO to get into a schedule. When I put the lo down for bed around 7 or 8 and then I go to bed around 9 after he is asleep and I'm done doing whatever I need to. My so takes the first shift which tend to be around 11 or midnight. He usually just stays up until baby needs to feed. Then goes to bed and brings in the monitor. For the rest of the night I get up with the baby. Usually it's between 3 and 4 amd then around 6. I'm basically awake and up at 4 most days. That is when baby sleeps well. When we have bad nights and he is up every 1 to 2 hours it's a switch back and forth kind of thing. Lol

Shift work or alternating nights??

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