Keli - posted on 09/29/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )
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my son i six months old and basically sleeps through the night( sometimes we have some issues) my question is - is it "normal" to still be nursing/feeding him when and if he wakes up or should we be trying to get him to go back to sleep in other ways? how many moms out there still give their 6 month olds bottles at night?
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Keli - posted on 09/30/2010
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thank you everyone!!!! sometimes, you just feel like you are taking too long with moving on, so to speak. but i feel much better when i know that i am not alone and that i am not lagging on certain things..all of your answers have been very helpful!
Shulamit Susan - posted on 09/29/2010
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Hello Keli. I feel you probably have already consulted your doctor as to how your baby is doing with your feeding schedule in regard to weight and general health. At six months many babies are still having a night feeding/ nursing or bottle. At 6 months many babies are having their last evening figure with rice cereal, or if breast feeding, taking longer and making sure they are satisfied.
I had this issue but my daughter had severe colic and we were then privileged to many good helpful remedies. If you are sure the last night time feeing was enough and not spit up, then one looks to trying as you said, other ways to seek out blessed sleep.
Placing your baby on its stomach on top a pillow as you rock is extremely helpful. At the same time you can be massing with two fingers on each side of the spine, beginning at the base of the brain to the lower back, firmly massing downward in one stroke, top to bottom and beginning again. An added plus is gas is easily released this way and this technique is extremely relaxing. From here you can often go to the crib. We always had a soothing number of CD's that played throughout the night. There is always the walk and cuddle, but sometimes if there is another issue, this is not addressing the real problem. Closeness is always great and never enough for me, but I feel you need not worry if you feel your little one needs this night feeding. I hope something here is of help.
Rachel - posted on 09/29/2010
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I nursed mine on demand until he was over a year. That still included a middle-of-the-night feeding when he was 12 months old. It may have been a comfort thing at that point, but at six months it's probably for comfort and nutrition. I think it's fine. n For me it was the best and easiest way to get my child back to sleep.
Emily - posted on 09/29/2010
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Both of my kids still nursed in the middle of the night at 6 months. It's normal. Some will tell you otherwise, but really, it is definitely normal and there's nothing wrong with your baby or what you're doing.
Iridescent - posted on 09/29/2010
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It is normal. There are growth spurts that often cause night waking at 3 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and later. Even if you don't see the growth right away, they are putting on weight in preparation for it. They do need the extra calories at night during that stage. You may want to look into "dream feeding".
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