Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Set your sleep mode
• Part 2 of 2: Stretch Feeding
• Tips

Many moms whose babies are awake at night try to breastfeed their babies to put them to sleep. Avoid breastfeeding an old enough baby to put you to sleep. Distributing breastfeeding periods correctly throughout the day and staying asleep will help you lull your baby to sleep without first breastfeeding.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Set your sleep mode

1. 1 You need to know the daily needs of your child. Depending on the age, the child needs a certain sleep pattern. If he is less than 5 years old, the recommended daily sleep rate is:
   • Babies from 0 to 2 months need 10.5 to 18 hours of sleep daily.
   • From 2 to 12 months - 14-15 hours daily.
2. 2 Set a clear sleep schedule. You need to enter a daily routine before bed. This will help the baby gradually relax and fall asleep without first breastfeeding.
   • Consider daily rest, feeding, and baby's age when setting fixed sleep times. Don't worry about your regimen getting lost during the first two months.
   • Set reasonable bedtime for you and your baby. You will want to set aside time "for yourself" when your baby falls asleep.
   • You may sometimes need to deviate from your schedule to adjust to other factors, such as when your child is sick.
3. 3 Do relaxing treatments before bed. Most babies take a little time to gradually transition to sleep. Introduce daily relaxation rituals into your routine to help your baby fall asleep without breastfeeding.
   • Start rocking your baby at least 2 hours before bedtime.
   • Eliminate any loud sounds.
   • Turn on dim lights in the house, especially in your child's room. So, on a subconscious level, he will understand that it is already time to sleep.
   • Talk to your baby, stroke his back, relaxing and soothing him in this way.
4. 4 Enter your daily bedtime routine. Develop a specific bedtime ritual that does not include breastfeeding. A bath, a lullaby, bedtime story or music will help your baby fall asleep.
   • Read or sing a lullaby to help your child relax.
   • Get a massage or arrange a warm bath for the best relaxation.
5. 5 Create the right environment for your baby to sleep well. Set up a room suitable for your child to sleep and relax.A favorable temperature, good sound insulation and dim light will help your child fall asleep.
   • The optimum room temperature should be 18 - 23 degrees.
   • Remove from the nursery anything that might distract the child, such as electronic devices.
   • Adjust the light with soft lighting, curtains and blinds. Choose a night light with a soft, soothing light to help your child relax.
   • Use a noise canceling device to drown out any sounds that might wake your child up.
   • Remove blankets and all soft items from the crib that could cause suffocation.
6. 6 Lay your baby to bed when he is still awake. Place your baby in the crib when he is already asleep but still awake. This will help him associate the bed with sleep and relieve him of the need to fall asleep on his chest. This will also reduce the number of night feedings.
   • Place the child on their back.
   • If he wiggles when you put him in the crib, let him sit back and check to see if the baby is asleep after a while. If this does not happen, remove from the crib for the necessary time so that he becomes sleepy again.
7. 7 See your pediatrician. If your baby is awake and needs breast regularly after six months, consult a pediatrician. This can tell you if the child is hungry at night or just needs your attention and affection.
   • Take your sleep and feeding notes with you. This will help your doctor adjust your sleep patterns more effectively.

Part 2 of 2: Stretch Feeding

1. 1 You need to understand the sleep cycles of babies. Babies have specific sleep and feeding needs, depending on their age. By learning more about infant sleep cycles, you can put your baby to sleep effortlessly.
   • Typically, babies need to be fed at night until they weigh 5 kg.
   • Newborns need to eat and sleep more often for three hours between feedings. This means that you will need to wake the baby up to feed until it reaches a certain weight and age.
   • Between 2 and 3 months of age, depending on weight, your baby may need additional feeding at night. Often, between 2 and 3 months of age, babies need one or two night feeds. They usually need to eat every 5-6 hours.
   • After 4 months, most healthy babies do not need to be fed overnight and generally need to be fed every 6-7 hours.
   • Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about this.
2. 2 Reduce the number of night feedings. After about three months, reduce the number of night feeds. This will help your baby learn to fall asleep without breastfeeding.
   • If the baby is crying, let him cry and see if he falls asleep after that; if not, offer him a pacifier to calm him down.
3. 3 Get your baby drunk before bed. Before going to bed, give your baby a few sips of milk to help him stay awake during the night. Wake your baby up and give him a couple of sips of milk, even if he is too tired to drink.
   • A couple of extra sips will give you more time to sleep.
   • However, keep in mind that this method can backfire and encourage your little one to wake up more often. If this happens, stop drinking it before bed and give it a little more milk during the last feeding.
4. 4 Gradually increase the time between feedings. Once your baby no longer needs to feed every two to three hours (usually up to 4 months), start stretching the time between meals. This will help the child understand that he does not need to eat in order to fall asleep.
   • Add ½ hour between feedings each night. After a few weeks, your baby will no longer need to eat to sleep.
5. 5 Reduce the time of night feedings. Spend a little less time with night feeds.Gradually reduce the amount of feeding time and your baby will get used to falling asleep without it.
   • Over the course of the week, gradually reduce the time of each night feed by 1 to 2 minutes.
   • It may take you more than a week to wean your baby from night feeds.
   • Also, cut back on additional nighttime stimuli, such as loud noises, lighting, or overexposure.
6. 6 Increase daily feedings. Your baby needs less night feeds if he eats more during the day. Gradually increase the number of daily feeds until your baby can fall asleep without nighttime feedings.
   • Breastfeed your baby for a few minutes longer each day.
   • Do not rush to start feeding your little one with porridge or solid food, as this can harm his health. Most doctors recommend starting complementary foods at 6 months of age.
7. 7 Give your baby a pacifier. A pacifier can actually help a baby fall asleep. With it, you can stop breastfeeding before bed. Research has shown that nipple while sleeping can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
8. 8 Feed your baby at night only as needed. Most babies fidget and stir during their night's sleep. Connect only when the baby still cannot calm down or is sick.
   • Dim the lights, speak in a low voice, try not to move, and do not place the baby on your chest. This will let him know that it's time to sleep.
9. 9 Do not put your child to sleep next to you. The desire to put the child to sleep next to you can cause inconvenience in the future, so this should be avoided. So he will not only demand breasts before bed, but may even stop sleeping in the crib.
   • Studies have shown that sleeping together increases the risk of SIDS, pinching or strangulation.

Tips

• Don't be discouraged when you fail. It may take some time to get your baby to sleep without feeding them at night.