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Hi there,  Iv been trying to get into a routine for my little one since  he was 1 week old to start as you mean to go on)  he was born 9 lb 10 oz and should be big enough to go 3 hrs but he wakes up so hungry and only sleeps mostly 1 hr naps!  iv tried his dummy (he spits it out crying) iv tried a little water ( which he needs as bottle fed) and tried to shush pat him back to sleep (sometimes it works but mostly he stll wont sleep as hungry)obviously i feed him as so young and the easy is only a guide, but am i doing anything wrong,iv been advised to keep feeding him as hes only 4 weeks old and growing etc but then i look at traceys easy and she says he should be more than capable to go that long, worried im doing accidental parenting and should be starting to get him to go longer or il never get into a routine.  At night he does a 4 hr sleep then a 3 hr sleep (which is fab) is he hungry in the day catchng up on food cause he sleeps in the night? is that the reason but traey says he should go that long in the ight and still go 3 hrs.  Has anyone had the same problems with their 4 week old and how did theygo about it? would love to hear from you! 

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Re: cant get my 4 wk to go 3 hrs beween feeds and sleep 1 1/2 hr naps!
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2007, 13:18:08 pm »
Hi Nenee  ;)

While there is an ideal routine for babies they are still in the time of adjustment to being in the outside world until 6 weeks of age. Is he eating the same amount at night as he is during the day?  If he is, then it might be another problem other than hunger. Maybe he doesn't like the brand of paci that you are offering. My ds went through 5 or 6 brands before we found one he liked.

I'd like to see what your routine is. Can you post your days, including amounts of milk he takes in and what he does during his A time?

Thanks!

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