– consistency is key
-bedtime feed at the beginning of the bedtime routine
-baby must go down wide awake
– 2 naps a day at approx 9am and 2pm with bedtime 7pm
Expert: Shan at Jammytime.com
– https://www.babysleepsite.com/schedules/9-month-old-baby-schedule/
“most 9-month-olds can sleep all night without a feeding and take two naps. However, some babies, in my experience, do better with one feeding after 4 or 5 a.m., and will then sleep longer than if they don’t eat and have an early wake-time.”
- thebigsleepco.co.uk Instagram handle: thebigsleepcompany Launching September 2020
Around this age you may be at the beginning of your weaning journey, or well established- but with this comes a worldwide misconception that your little one will start sleeping through. In fact, studies show that waking in the night for a feed is quite normal right up until 18 months (hysing 2014, brown 2015) So try not to pin all your hopes on this alone. If your little one is still waking frequently ensure their day time naps are appropriate and well timed, and that they are adequately stimulated and exercised during the day leading up to a bedtime routine that supports healthy sleep hygiene. Bedtime may need to be adjusted depending on previous nap, if they’re attending nursery or if they’re chronic early risers for example. (Top Tip: Later bedtimes will not improve early waking! Early rising is often a manifestation of a sleep debt)
Dana Sleepsense.net
Darkness is an important factor in the quality of our night time sleep. The reduction in light cues our Melatonin production that helps us fall asleep quickly and stay asleep through the night. Make sure your baby’s room is very dark at bedtime will help her fall asleep and lead to longer stretches in the night.
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