Hi,
I'm back again... we seem to be making no progress with our NWs, in fact going backwards would about sum it up. Can't figure it out as I know she is a good independent sleeper (self settles for naps and bedtime) I have answered the general questions, would love a fresh pair of eyes to take a look and see if there is anything I am missing?
How old is your child? 18 weeks
What’s his/her daily routine? EASY posted below
What’s nap routine? Watch for cues and the clock - she's tough to read. Swaddle, quiet song, a cuddle / sway in our arms, into moses basket. Generally goes down pretty well, doesn't need much help although fought naps yesterday but seems ok today.
How long are naps? Generally a good napper - 2hrs. Have been having some 45m wake ups, but will resettle with a dummy. No dummy used to put her to sleep, only to extend naps when absolutely necessary.
What's bedtime routine? Time? bath, into sleep suit, into sleeping bag, final feed upstairs in her room, very quiet and low key. Usually around 6.45-7pm
Do you bottle or breastfed?? Gave up BF about 3 weeks ago, now FF.
How much? or how long? If we can make it to 3.5hr feeds she takes about 5-6oz per feed. Some more, some less.
If breastfed.. one side or both?? (at each feed)
How many wakes per night? Last night she woke at 1am and resettled herself, then at 3.30am and we offered a feed, she took some (couple of oz max.) then woke again at 4.20am, and again at 5.40am. Previous nights she has gone til about 4am then is very unsettled between 4-6am.
What’s your LO like when waking at night? How long is he/she up? Fusses, then escalates to a moderate cry, we have tried waiting a few mins to see if it's just a settling cry but it does seem to escalate. She is only up for minutes, often just needs a pick up or turn over.
When you go to him/her is she fussing or crying? Or is it a mantra cry? as above. Last night - 1 mantra cry, and resettled. Then other ones needed our help.
What have you tried to settle?? We are keen to avoid using a dummy, and she isn't difficult to resettle. We just can't figure out what is waking her.
What do you do for A time and how long is it? Varies - usually on play mat or chair. I have a broken ankle so we're not out and about much.
Are there developmental issues such as teething or milestones? Possible teething - not sure, she is dribbly and gnawing but no sign of a tooth, but doesn't seem to make any difference if we give her calpol at bedtime...
Have you introduced cereal? Why, how much, and how many times a day? (for LO’s under 6 months) No, she doesn't seem all that hungry, but have been thinking weaning may be worth a try even though it's earlier than I would like!
Do they have a prop? If so what is it? No. We are using a dummy occasionally to extend naps but she always goes to sleep on her own, and usually stays asleep for naps, and is able to sleep from BT at 7am til these unsettled periods arise.
Do they have a lovie? No, have tried to introduce a little cuddly blanket but she isn't bothered.
Will post EASY in a subsequent post as the page keeps jumpng up to the top and I can't see what I'm typing!
