4am waketime for 12week old

[maibaby]

Day 2 in EASY:
My 12 week old wakes up at around 4am. Before starting EASYi just gave him the paci, picked him up, rocked him until he fell asleep but he would wake up on and off until 7am then I would give him his first bottle.
Day 2 into EASY I tried the shush/pat - but he didn't stop crying. Tried the paci and he took it but would spit it out - this happened on and off for about 20 min. I finally gave him a 6oz bottle of which he completely finished it in 10mins. So I guess he was waking up hungry?

Should I continue to feed him at 4 when he wakes up and then start Hus routine at his usual 7am waketime?
Do you consider the 4am feeding part of that day's total milk ounces or the previous day? Is the 4am feed considers a night feed?

Thanks for any replies. I'm open to any suggestions as well. My LO is on a 3hr routine and takes 5-6oz each time.

[Shiv52]

4am would count as a NF and I always counted a day from 8am to 8am the next day but I guess if doesn't really matter. Prob easier to count the day from your start time as the amount of milk in the day will affect night feeds later on.

At 12 weeks a couple of NFs is not uncommon at all so definately go ahead and feed at 4am. He's doing great to last that long.  Just feed and resettle straight to sleep with minimal fuss.

HTH x

[maibaby]

Thanks so much! Being news it's good to get feedback

[Shiv52]

My pleasure. Welcome xx

This place is a great place for feedback and support!!