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When did you start really scheduling naps and meals?
I am not doing that great at getting a routine going.
I do have bed time in place - 30 minutes to an hour later than I would choose, but it's definitely a routine. Not so much naps and meals.
What age did you put routines in place?
She's 3.5 months and I'm still feeding on demand (approx every 3 hours). She's EBF. She's gaining a lot (too much?) of weight - went from 90th percentile at 2 months to 97th percentile at 3 months.
Also naps are a challenge as she is super alert and fights nap time. I'd like to get a routine going, but am finding it challenging. Is it a bit early, or did you all have routines in place by now?
Re: When did you start really scheduling naps and meals?
I think maybe it's still a little early for a schedule, esp if you're ebf but it's never bad to get routines in place for naps and bedtime.
I remember when I went back to work at 12 weeks pp, L was going to be around 8. After a short time she started acting tired earlier and earlier, so I eased her bedtime by about 15 minutes every few days to see how it worked. She eventually settled into a 7 pm bedtime and she still goes to bed at that time most of the week. I think you just have to watch your baby and see how she reacts.
4 months was a rough time for us b/c she went through that growth spurt. We always had challenges getting consistent long naps out of her but perhaps you're missing her tired cues and she's getting that second wind?
I read Healthy Sleep Habits Healthy Child. I only followed a bit of the book but I liked the parts about optimal awake time - basically they go through cycles of awake and asleep every 3-4 so hours I think at that age. You want to catch her while she's drowsy and put her down then.
I don't know if that will help but we've been pretty lucky with great nighttime sleeping.
As far as eating, just stick to ebf. Even if she's high on the charts she'll likely even out. It's tough to overfeed a breastfed baby esp if they get most of their milk directly from the breast. They regulate their own intake. If the pedi's not concerned, I wouldn't be either, IMO.
The pediatrician did say that she may be comfort eating due to some reflux. We have an appointment with a GI specialist on Friday and I'm hopin they can give us an idea.
I think I sometimes mistake exhaustion for pain. There are times when it's clearly discomfort/ pain, but I don't think always.
I'm really making an effort to force her to nap during the day. It's still not enough, but she seems much happier. I think I must be missing some tired cues but I'm trying to pay really close attention.
These past few days have been really great and so much easier. I wonder if it will last?!