sleeping/eating

jhkatz331

I need advice! My LO drinks 4oz. of formula throughout the day and it will last 3 hrs. on the dot. I can give him a 6oz. bottle right before bed (almost falling asleep eating) and it will only last 4hrs. What should I do? I have that 4 hr. stretch and then it's back to every 3 hrs. through the night.

ClandestineX

Be happy he is sleeping for a 4 hour stretch! Lol. Nah, but babies will progress and regress in sleep several times and there isn't really much you can do about it except try and feed them when they want it.

Some people say earlier bedtime helped, some say more food helped, some say co-sleeping/sleeping in their own room helped them sleep better... every baby is different.

jhkatz331

Okay! Co-sleeping definitely helps him sleep better but I don't want to be stuck with him in our bed forever! Ugh I just hope it gets better soon!!!

ChicagoBroad26

We are still getting mostly three and two hour stretches these days. He sounds normal.

skidderdo

We went from 7 hour stretches last month to waking up 4-5 times a night for the past few weeks. Babies are all over the place. Hang in there! I don't think you are doing anything wrong, or that there is a magic formula to get LO sleeping longer at this stage!