Do I have a snacker on my hands? Please help!!!!

[liv'smom]

My DD is only 5lbs so I have been trying to follow a 2-2.5hr EASY routine.  Seem to be having trouble with nap time.  For example, woke up at 12:10 for Feed done by 12:50, or so I thought.  Had to change diaper mid-way through to wake her up.  She was awake after feed and I put her on her tummy for 5mins.  Started trying to wind her down at 1pm, put her in crib at 1:15 but still was not asleep at 1:50 and was crying and rooting.  I did try to sush/pat but picked her up and fed her at 1:50.  She ate about 35ml, typically eats 65-70ml during a feed.  Now she is asleep. 

So, could it be that she was still hungry?  I am worried b/c she didn't nap in between.  She did go down for a nap easily this morning but the afternoon naps are tougher.  I don't want her to associate the bottle with sleeping.

thanks

[* Paula *]

At such a young age it is very common for your lo to fall asleep during a feed, and when you wake them up they have not actually finished the feed and are still wanting more.

When you see your lo starting to dose on a feed, I would try and wind her at this stage to try and wake her up - once she has been winded and is awake you can offer the feed again.  Also massaging their feet or the palm of their hand can keep them awake.

If your lo does fall asleep at a feed, I would then change her nappy, wind her and then offer her the feed again, once she has taken what she wants you can do your few mintues of A time before going down for a nap.

Also do you offer a pacci / dummy?  Quite a few babies need that sucking reflex, and will still root after a feed even though they are not hungry - a pacci may help with this and help her soothe herself to sleep.

HTH's

Paula