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Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series: Part 2

Last updated: May 25, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

Welcome to part 2 of my Baby Sleep and Breastfeeding Series! If you are just joining us, you might want to start at part 1, where I discuss reasons why breastfeeding moms sometimes struggle with sleep. Today, I’ll go over the number of times you should expect to breastfeed at night at different ages, how …

Baby Feeding Schedule or Feed on Demand?

Last updated: February 13, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

There are different theories about daytime feeding and the link to nighttime sleeping. Parents often wonder if they should feed baby on a schedule or feed babies on demand. Babywise is one of the books that popularized the thought that if you can help a baby go longer between feeds during the day, the baby …

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

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

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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