Hi all. I'm a second time mum to kit (15 wks). I also have a toddler, Patrick, who is 2.5. Patrick is a brilliant little sleeper, so I've been really knocked by kit, who seems to hate it!
I got really obsessed with routine with Patrick, so I was determined to be more baby led this time. But after 3 months of no routine, crap naps and worse nights, I've had enough! I need some structure! He is ebf, sleeps in a cosleeper next to the bed, we have blackout blinds, and he sleeps on his tummy (I know this is against guidelines but it's the way he prefers to sleep). I'd love love love any advice on how I help him (and me) sleep better.
Example day:
6.30/ 7 wake up
he wakes a lot in the early morning and feeds (comfort possibly. Difficult to refuse in this heat! so not very hungry for breakfast)
Awake for 1.5 hours. Watch for tired signs (yawning, grumpy)
8 nap (blinds, music, pat). He falls asleep alone
Then he wakes at 45 mins. I've succeeded with ssh pat once and got 2 hours. But that was tough. Usually 20-45 mins
E: 9
S: 1100 (30mins usually in buggy)
E: 12
S: 2 (30 mins in cot)
E: 3
S: I try to get him down for another nap at about 5.30 (I pick up my toddler at 5 so is later than I'd like)
E: 6
Bath, boob, bed by 7.30
Wakes 1030 for feed, then again around 2.30, and after that is every 1-1.5 hours until morning. Try to resettle if less than three hours since last feed (but again in this heat it's hard fo refuse)
