How to wean a baby off night feedings: a quick way
Night feeding for a small child is not a whim, but a necessity that plays an important role in his development.
Newborns and babies up to four months of age are not able to go long without food, so they need to be fed even at night.
In addition, constant contact with the mother (including at night) contributes to the stability of the nervous system and the child’s good mood.
Pediatricians recommend maintaining night feedings until at least six months of age, as this is important for the baby’s health and development.
You can wean your baby off night feedings either slowly or quickly - the "emergency" method will help in situations when you don't have the strength to wake up at night and you have to urgently give up night feedings.
To do this, parents should ensure that their baby is getting enough nutrition during the day to ensure that he or she is getting enough food. This is the key to avoiding night feedings.
If the baby wakes up, do not feed him, give him water, calm him down with a pacifier or rock him.
And finally, you should be prepared for the fact that several unpleasant days lie ahead of you - due to the changes in the routine, the baby will most likely be capricious and cry both during the day and at night.
