Baby Becomes More Predictable
Baby and parent understand one another better these days!
Mother brings crying baby toward the breast--and baby calms, anticipating what's next.
Eating and sleeping are now more predictable.
Parents can spot and respond to early signs of over-stimulation.
Maturing Sleep Patterns
Appreciate baby's increasing melatonin levels, which help baby distinguish day from night.
Establish a nighttime routine in quiet sleeping location (not family room).
Watch for Light Sleep and see if baby will resettle herself.
Breastfeeding tips
Adding solid food DOES NOT increase nighttime sleep.
Beginning solids early causes an inflammatory reaction in baby's gut.
Observe cues of baby being finished eating: baby looks distracted and/or slows down eating.
Explore ways to comfort baby other than the breast.