Night Weaning vs. Sleep Training: Which Should Come First?

Which Comes First? Night Weaning Or Sleep Training?

For many of the families we work with, night weaning and sleep training are both high priorities. After all, constant night feeds can exhaust even the strongest parents! And a baby who can’t fall asleep independently is often one who will wake too early from a nap, or wake during the night due to sleep …

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7 Reasons Night Weaning May Not Be Working

7 reasons why night weaning may not be working

There is no script for night weaning. When night weaning happens varies widely from family to family. Some babies are basically done night feeding quite young (around 4 or 5 months)/ Other families are perfectly happy to keep feeding their 2 or 3-year-old at night. And how to night wean? That’s unscripted, too! Some parents …

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Night Weaning Quiz: Is Your Baby Ready For Night Weaning?

Is Your Baby Ready For Night Weaning?

Night weaning. It’s a popular topic around The Baby Sleep Site®! Countless parents have contacted us over the years and asked, “Is my baby ready for night weaning?” The answer, of course, varies from baby to baby. So much depends on age, but we can’t offer a simple ‘if your baby is this age, then …

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3 Signs It May Be Time For Night Weaning Your Baby

3 signs it may be time to night wean

One of the questions we get asked a lot (via Facebook, emails, and phone calls), is “When can I wean my baby from nighttime feedings?” Understandably, most parents are eager to get back to enjoying nights of peaceful, uninterrupted sleep, but still want to make sure their baby isn’t going hungry. Of course, there is …

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Night Feedings by Age –
When Do You Try Night Weaning?

when do you try night weaning

A very common question we get is when a baby can go all night without a feeding. This article will outline general guidelines about how many night feedings you can expect at each age for breastfeeding and formula-fed babies. Night Weaning: What do the doctors say? In my experience, pediatricians seem to disagree frequently with …

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