Hi there,
Trying to figure out a nap routine as my older son just started kindergarten and I have to do drop off and pick up. Also, currently his bassinette is downstairs so as not to disturb my husband and son during the night, but since I want to be more consistent with sleep, should I move it into my older son's room where it will end up eventually? If so, I'm worried about my older son's sleep. We also have a crib - at what age do we transition him there? (Should we put that in the downstairs room first?)
Also, to get the day off to a good routine, should I feed my son when he wakes up? he is often not hungry right away. Finally, as his naps are unpredictable in the mornings, he seems to take a really long 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hour nap at school pick up time when he is in the carrier...do I wake him up three hours after his last feed to ensure he gets enough for the night or let him sleep because he hasn't slept much?
Here are the answers to the basic questions requested:
How old is your child? 6.5 weeks
What’s his/her daily routine? WOrking on this part. Eats about every three hours, but sleep is all over the place. I have to drop off my older son at school at 9, so he naps in the stroller for about 30-45 minutes, which I don't think is long enough but am not sure how to change. He will nap again after his next feed for 1-1 1/2 hour after I rock/hold him, but can't put him down. I've taken to putting him in the carrier for this nap. Then after his next feed I have to pick up my other son from school, and this ends up being a long nap in the carrier...sometimes up to 3 or 3 1/2 hours. Feed when he wakes up, then my husband comes home and baby has not set routine until he falls asleep around 9 in either the swing or baby chair. I know, not a good habit either bu tthis is my husband's baby time while I look after my older son and my husband doesn't think he needs to sleep. (A whole other issue). After this wake-up he usually gets fed between 11 and 12, 3-4, and for the past few nights has been waking at 5:30 and I have difficulty putting him back down in the bassinet.
Do you bottle or breastfed?? Bottle.
How much? or how long? 100mL about every 3 hours.
How many wakes per night? 2-3
What’s your LO like when waking at night? Cries until fed. Can usually be put right down after feeding and burping
How long is he/she up? Anywhere between 20-45 minutes
When you go to him/her is she fussing or crying? Always crying.
What have you tried to settle?? at night - soother, sh-pat, pick up/calm/put down, lay on me (only thing that has worked)
What do you do for A time and how long is it? play on change table, play mat, in chair watching me cook/clean, walk in stroller (on way to sons school)
Are there developmental issues such as teething or milestones?
Have you introduced cereal? Why, how much, and how many times a day? (for LO’s under 6 months) - no.
Do they have a prop? If so what is it? Bathroom fan/rocking/soother
