We introduced the paci to my son at around 6 weeks old as he was much fussier due to reflux when he was young) and put into the bassinet to fall asleep on their own once they were just about ready to doze off, but not completely put to sleep by being rocked or nursed to sleep. They were fed, swaddled, given a paci (m y daughter used a paci from 2-4 months old before she found her fingers to suck on instead. and 12 hours overnight by 14 weeks old and continued 12 hours overnight the entire time they were in the crib. Both were notable happier babies once we got on a good schedule/routine around 2 months.īoth of my children were going 5 hours between feedings over night at 5 weeks old. My son, more needy/less independent (reflux for the first 6 wks), but a great eater and sleeper. My daughter, very independent, not an easy child to nurse, but a great sleeper. I have achieved success with this schedule, with both of my children. It can provide structure and give your family more freedom, as you know when you can schedule different things throughout the day, which I found particularly helpful when I had my second baby, with a toddler eager to get to the park and be on the go. A daily routine also helps cultivate a calm household where everyone can help pitch in, knowing the expectations for the day at particular times. A baby and mama that are well rested and well fed, is the goal and what helped me raise happy babies. Providing a predictable daily pattern they can come to expect, helps them to feel safe, reduces anxieties of unexpected changes and unfamiliar expectations and helps them feel happy and secure. I am a firm believer in a "flexible daily schedule/routine". Set yourself and your baby up for SUCCESS! Before 7-8 weeks old, I just follow baby's cues and hold them/feed them/snuggle them as much as they need. ![]() ![]() Including feeding times, wake times, and nap/sleep times. My FLEXIBLE Baby Schedule I used for both my daughter and son, from 8-11 weeks old.
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