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Offline Bella89

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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2016, 17:13:23 pm »
I wonder if it's a problem with her taking naps and her routine or just sleeping habits... I honestly do not know :(

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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2016, 06:13:07 am »
Thank you :)
We tried longer A times these passed few days which has helped a little however yesterday's wake up was 630 and today's was 6.  Wondering if it's coincidence or again something I've done wrong??

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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2016, 05:08:53 am »
Hi there!  If you're seeing some improvement, that is good news. I wouldn't assume you've done anything wrong, there will be good days and bad days, even once you have the routine sorted.  Just keep at it for the next several days and see how it plays out.  Maybe keep a log so you can see the progress?


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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2016, 09:48:41 am »
Will do. Thank you. I think my LG having a cold has thrown a spanner in the works. she will only sleep on her side and the risk of SIDS is worrying me. Every time we lie her on her back she wakes. She hasn't mastered rolling as yet :(

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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2016, 23:55:09 pm »
Make a towel roll and place it under her fitted sheet.  It will help her stay on her side safely.  I used this technique for the first 5 months of my son's life because he had reflux.  If she's sick, nothing is going to work until she's feeling better.  All she'll want right now is Mummy.  :)


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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #20 on: February 24, 2016, 09:37:52 am »
Thanks so much for the tip! :) hope you are both well.

We've been extending A time with my LO and she manages 7-9 (ish, give or take 5/10 mins) however is still napping for 45 mins :( each time! I haven't managed to get her feeds to 4 hours yet. They tend to be every 3.5 hours which I'm okay with :) as long as shes happy.

We've been having 4 x 45 min naps in the day. Any advice on what to do/change?

She does nap downstairs with me in the day. I was trying to find the thread of "what consists of a good wind down routine" I saw a few weeks back but couldn't find it to see if that could help.

Thank you ladies

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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #21 on: February 25, 2016, 04:20:25 am »
Ask and you shall receive!  It was under the FAQ section for Sleep
What does a good wind down consist of (Includes 4S ritual)

3.5hr feedings are just fine.  She'll get to 4hr eventually and you're right, you don't want to rush it if she's not ready.  If you're still getting 45min naps I'd say you could push the A time by another 10-15mins but that's your call.  What does your current EASY look like?


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Re: Where to start and what am I doing wrong?
« Reply #22 on: February 25, 2016, 07:59:18 am »
I'll start writing it down these next few days and let you know. So you can see :)

Thank you for the link <3