How do I get LO to sleep without nursing?

My LO used to sleep a decent 5 hour stretch through the night but since 4 month regression goes 1.5hr to 2hrs max usually waking from a nappy that needs changing. Problem is I nurse him back to sleep every time - I think this is mainly for comfort rather than being hungry - which I think is why he’s wetting his nappy so much in the first place. How do o break this cycle and get him back to sleep after nappy change without the boob?

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Have you tried a dummy?

yes but he’s frustrated by it and spits it out 🤦🏼‍♀️

I got to the point where I would rock him back to sleep on the times in-between when I thought he would need a feed. However, having said that, even before the regression we would only get 3 hour stretches so when he woke on hour one and two I'd just rock him (unless it was really clear he was genuinely hungry). One night he just didn't wake up every hour and now we are back to 3/4 hours x

thanks! I will definitely try this from tonight. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

Feeding to sleep is biologically natural. It is the quickest and and easiest way to get your baby back to sleep.

Sleep is developmental, not linear - they sleep through when they’re able. For the first 2-3 years sleep will change constantly - sometimes baby will sleep for all night, other times only for an hour or two.

At only 4/5 months old baby needs that feed. Sleeping through the night previously doesn’t mean they don’t need it xx

I’m in this boat with you and honestly I’m just going with it, I feed him to sleep through the night (we cosleep for part of the night) and I feed him to sleep during the day too sometimes. It’s easier then battling trying to rock etc him to sleep and he loves it. I know it won’t last forever so I’m trying to enjoy the snuggles (cosleeping safely has really helped - the happy cosleeper on Instagram is very helpful) x

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