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

Last updated: February 13, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

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

Night Weaning FAILS: 7 Reasons Night Weaning May Not Be Working

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

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 …

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

Last updated: February 2, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

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, …

3 Signs It May Be Time For Night Weaning Your Baby

Last updated: May 11, 2023 by Emily DeJeu

One of the questions we get asked a lot (via Facebook, e-mails, 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 …

How Weaning from Breastfeeding May Affect Your Baby’s Sleep

Last updated: October 19, 2022 by Emily DeJeu

If you’re considering weaning your baby from breastfeeding to a bottle or cup, you’re probably thinking about which weaning method you’ll use. Or, you might be considering which bottle or cup will make the transition easiest. And, if you’re reading The Baby Sleep Site, you are probably also thinking about how this may impact your …

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