Night feeds/settling back to sleep

At night it’s taking 1hr+ to BF baby, change nappy and get him successfully transferred back into his next to me asleep… he’s then waking up an hour later for milk again. This has been happening for the last 4 weeks and I’m exhausted 😟 anyone any tips?

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This is so normal. I'm here replying in the middle of that period haha. I promise you it does get easier. Every baby is different but by 12 weeks their circadian rhythm starts maturing and their night sleep starts improving.

In the middle of it, it feels awful but it does actually go really fast. Try not to clock watch if you can help it. Get YouTube on your phone and some light snacks by the bed. Try and enjoy a sleepy cuddle before transferring. Babies take 10-20 minutes to fall into a deep sleep which will make them easier to put down.

Hang in there, you're doing great xxx

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It’s so tough 🥲 you’re doing so well though, this is my first and she’s almost a month,

I’m BF and pumping so I actually give bottled BM overnight as she drinks it much faster than breast. It can still sometimes take a hour or so if she does a poo or doesn’t want to go in the bassinet but i personally find it easier than boob over night, also husband can help this way and i can pump to keep supply

maybe you could try that? I just had a wake up and it took 20 mins,couldnt believe it! mind you thats the shortest it’s ever taken and she was awake a LOT. All day so she must be knackered. Fingers crossed her next feeds the same!

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