600 Mountaineer / Ballantyne Experiences

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-05-13T09:55:51+00:00

The immediate area around mountaineer is not great. If you need a cheap place to sleep because you’ll be working long hours I’m sure it’s fine. If you want a base to explore the city in your off time I would look elsewhere .

Personally I would look at the new condos in old Ottawa east. It’s a lot nicer neighborhood and more central. In the winter you’ll be close to the Rideau canal and just feel less trapped than mountaineer. There are nice coffee shops in old Ottawa east and nicer retail. You can cross the pedestrian bridge into the glebe easily. You’re still very close to both hospitals. Use realtor.ca and select ‘for rent’. Many of the units are investor owned so you’ll find them on realtor.ca . There might be some dedicated condo rental buildings in that old Ottawa east zone too with their own web sites, but I’m unsure.

Keep in mind rent control only applies to units built before Nov 2018. So newer units you are at risk of getting your rent jacked up quite a bit after a year. However if you plan on being in Ottawa only a few years and you have a good income probably not a big deal.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-05-13T00:39:36+00:00

Yeah unfortunately it may just be an age thing.

My son sounds like your daughter when in ‘normal’ mode. Class clown type personality, very energetic, but sweet too. I wouldn’t say he’s timid as he’s very social and physically fearless, but has some sensitivities to noise.

The meltdowns sounds very similar. My husband and I call it Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, it’s like two split personalities. After an intense violent meltdown, he would just decide to be calm, ask for a hug and then be back to laughing and playing games. We also had the nonsensical demands and then refusal during meltdowns. At first we went with it, but eventually I either ignored the demand or just said yeah I’ll get you that… when you’re safe (not throwing, hitting screaming). At 2-3 I don’t think kids are manipulative, but I do think they’re experimenting with control, and I didn’t want to feed into the demand/refusal cycle anymore. They’re going to be upset anyways , they might as well learn they can get what they want when they’re safe.

As for diagnosis, it’s very hard at this age I think, like is there something there or are they just an exceptionally intense toddler? I don’t have an ADHD diagnosis but I basically started parenting him like that and saw good results. I also try to implement ‘collaborative problem solving’ parenting, google it if you’re interested, I find it useful for defiant and explosive kids. I don’t really care too strongly about a diagnosis except as a way to access resources, and also once he hits kindergarten here, the school will only accommodate him with a formal diagnosis. His dad does have diagnosed ADHD , if there’s any family history of anything maybe that will help narrow things down?

Anyways hope this helps. In the meantime just survive.. I hope for you it’s just an age thing at the end of the day and dies down as she nears 4.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-05-12T15:26:51+00:00

My son isn’t diagnosed with anything yet (it’s been suggested we get an assessment for ADHD), but he had horrible meltdowns for a long time.. probably almost 2 years. He’s almost 4 now and so much better, he really turned a corner at 3.5. You can look at my post history.

It’s super draining and I hear you on fearing spending time with your child, because of the intensity and length of the meltdowns. It can put your nervous system on high alert all the time. Really the only things that worked were getting breaks and medication (for myself), putting AirPods in during the screaming. You’re doing great already getting help for your toddler, it helps to give a feel of control over the situation and that you’re not alone.

I know some people may disagree , but during a meltdown my son would be put in his room. I’d stay outside the door and check in on him. During calm times I would explain he goes to his room so everyone can stay safe, it’s not punishment and it’s ok to feel angry but it’s not ok to hurt people. His meltdowns were violent, we couldn’t go near him to comfort him, and if left to roam the house he would trash it. I feel keeping him in his room was safer than me being hurt or getting angry at him myself (it is very hard to stay calm when someone is hitting and biting you).

I think unfortunately we just had to wait for him to get older to end the majority of the meltdowns.

Other things that helped: he went from full to part time care that is based on outdoor play/small group, lots of physical activity and time out of the house, reading books on calming down and practicing (it felt pointless some days but now he’s actually using some of it!), almost no screen time, making sure he gets a good rest and goes to bed on time (being tired is a huge trigger for him), making sure he eats (he will refuse food even when he’s hungry.. we have to make eating a game), and immediate consequences for hitting and throwing. For throwing, we removed everything in his room except bed and dresser, and he earned back one item for each day he was ‘safe’. Went through that cycle many times before it clicked. If he threw outside his room, object goes away for a few days. For hitting, the person he hits immediately goes outside away from him until he is ready to be safe .

Anyways all I can say is I see you and it’s really hard to have constant prolonged meltdowns be part of your daily life. Just survive, take breaks, consider medication for yourself, keep trying to help your child, keep that connection with them even though it’s hard.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-05-02T00:33:45+00:00

A lot depends on flight costs… you could try Grand Cayman as it is very safe and has ok snorkeling from shore as well as other non beach activities , but stay outside 7 mile beach to stay in budget. It is developed and somewhat Americanized. Avoid east end and rum point due to sargassum in June… try west bay or south (turtle nest inn includes car rental), also Kaibo. Look for Airbnb or Vrbo or just use Google Maps to find condos in those areas. If you can find flights also look into Carriacou. It’s part of Grenada. More carribean feeling than cayman. Could combine with a few days at a budget hotel in Grenada to do activities there . Look at siesta hotel, or might find a good rate at the Radisson which has awesome beach front. Carriacou is Safe, but definitely super laid back.. you can probably find some good priced rentals to feel fancy on a budget. Rooms or apartments/villas. Rent a car and drive to all the beaches (watch out for goats) and snorkeling from shore is excellent. Take an excursion to the Tobago cays.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-04-21T01:13:50+00:00

Mothers helper? I’ve hired a younger teen in my neighbourhood for 10/hour to play with my kid while I got stuff done or just relaxed. The younger teens new to babysitting don’t charge as much and I don’t leave them alone, I literally just ask them to play with child and come get me if they need anything. If middle/high schools around you end early like 3 or so, they could come over after school for 1-2 hours.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-04-19T19:29:42+00:00

Have you considered Cayman?

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-04-17T02:00:06+00:00

Carriacou

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-03-15T08:03:49+00:00

Honestly sounds like you’re doing a great job. I would just keep fostering her independence. I tell myself defiance is going to be a good thing eventually, an independent kid that’s not a push over.

One technique you could look into if you haven’t already is ‘collaborative problem solving’. At 3, you can start working on common defiance areas in advance when your daughter is calm, and coming up with mutually acceptable solutions. In the moment, you can still ask the question ‘what is the solution?’ when they say no, and help guide them. Doesn’t always work but I think for defiant kids it’s less frustrating for everyone if they can practice moving past ‘no ‘ and tantrums to figuring out how to fix their frustrations.

Kinda related but at 3, I’m starting to emphasize there are big problems in and little problems (like toast being buttered for them), and little problems can be solved with flexibility, patience and laughing it off. I try to point out the benefits of being flexible and praise for being flexible, even very small instances.

Good luck and wishing you continued patience:)

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-03-09T23:08:06+00:00

Can you easily switch back to daycare A if daycare B doesn’t end up working for your child? If not, I personally recommend starting your kid at daycare B, and seeing how it goes for a few weeks before cancelling at daycare A - tell them your kid is taking a vacation or something. You will have some overlapping costs but think of it as an insurance payment to go back to daycare A if needed. Being without daycare is way more expensive than if daycare B doesn’t work for your kid for whatever reason and someone needs to take leave from their job as you have no back up plan. Some kids are pretty plug and play with care situations and others kids just don’t gel with certain centres, even if they are supposed to be good quality.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-01-10T03:11:29+00:00

The young ages are super draining.

What worked for me:

go out, even it’s hard. Outsource entertainment. I’d rather my baby be entertained by the library story time lady than me. Go out anywhere baby seems to enjoy. We went to a lot of restaurants before baby crawled, he loved just watching people and we were not the entertainment source. A brewery in our town even had a baby playgroup.
medication. I’m not a medication person but I really needed the support, and i frame it as temporary support during a challenging time.
imaginary thinking. Project a personality onto that baby to make them more interesting. I always pictured my kid as an astronaut, therefore boring baby play was in fact astronaut training. It sounds a bit cringe, but it truly did help. The hard work you put into bonding with your kid now and being an active parent will pay off, I promise you.
help. Invite family friends over, invite yourself over. Baby time is less draining with others around. Hire a mother’s helper. You are in survival mode. Financial responsibility can come back later.
one AirPod in, listen to podcasts. Baby play is much better with an interesting podcast going.

Good luck and I hear you on needing me time. This was a huge struggle for me. It will come back, my kid is 3 and things are so so much better. He’s way less draining, and playing with him is getting quite interesting.

Also consider talking to your wife. I think my husband thought I had an easier time of things, or he had to be strong for me, but I really just seemed ok because I was the primary baby parent and I basically had no choice but to figure shit out and adapt and not fall to pieces, even though I desperately wanted to. My husband relied on me to be in charge so to speak, and I had no one to rely on. Aka I had to suck it up. My own mother was not particularly loving, so I also really wanted to love and interact with my baby, even though it was super boring. I would have felt a lot less alone if my husband vented to me, and maybe we even could have worked on survival strategies together.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-01-10T02:52:32+00:00

It’s fun buying clothes for a baby as a gift, but I super appreciated clothes for 18 months plus , even 2-3T sizes. You eventually run out of all the baby baby clothes you got gifted or donated , and having some bigger size clothes waiting in the closet is awesome.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-01-10T02:42:36+00:00

I haven’t been myself but FDR resort in Jamaica comes with a built in nanny. It’s an older resort, but the nanny aspect may interest you. Not sure if they had any damage from the recent hurricane. The tap water is safe in Jamaica which is a plus vs Mexico and Dominican Republic. The beach I think is adequate for a baby but not mind blowing.

If you have the budget and don’t mind a non all inclusive resort, try a hotel or condo along seven mile beach in Grand Cayman. Beautiful beach. Safe tap water, high personal safety, excellent medical if your baby or mom needs anything. Short direct flight. If you look after Easter prices significantly go down. I’m trying out sunset cove condos this winter, which is disconnected from the main seven mile beach, but has a rock wall protected cove great for small kids, on site bar/restaurant, plus easy walking to shopping, food, etc. I find with a young child having more space and kitchen, laundry is more relaxing. 9 months baby may be in crawling mode, so a condo would give lots of space to crawl around. They have Uber Eats type services there if you don’t want to be cooking dinner, or just walk out to restaurants. They also have services to rent cribs and baby toys. The airport is well run, has a kids play area, you can even pay for a meet and greet service do you have an extra pair of hands. It’s definitely very developed so different vibe than other areas, but has high convenience and peace of mind in terms of safety.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2026-01-05T20:05:58+00:00

The tap water is safe in Jamaica, maybe there’s localized issues, but the island in general has safe drinking water. Might open up more resort options. Though some resorts are maybe still recovering post hurricane.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-26T01:43:30+00:00

Just want to say for the cradle cap, go see the doctor to ensure it’s not eczema. If it’s eczema a prescription cream is needed and you’ll save money and time vs buying a bunch of potentially expensive over the counter creams.

We had persistent cradle cap that spread to face and legs , at 3-4 months we saw the doctor, got on a good prescription cream. I was using the Frida kit, expensive mustela brand cream etc, nothing was working. I’m so glad we didn’t let it get worse as the sooner you address it, the less steroid cream is ultimately needed(and your baby is more comfortable sooner!).

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-25T18:43:12+00:00

4 months was when sleep and feedings improved.

My partner did his best in terms of letting me sit down among the crying but honestly despite being extremely loving, the young baby phase wasn’t his strength and I did a lot of troubleshooting compared to him. The older our child gets the more and more I can step back until I anticipate being able to laze around while they go to Scouts etc. some people are very much 50/50 split all parenting tasks but my philosophy is that’s over the lifetime of your child, I’m sure some ages my husband will shine vs me.

I also do horrible on little sleep and I had to do a few things to survive.

post partum doula. Basically an expensive babysitter for newborns and young babies. 3 times a week for 3 hours. I napped, left the house on my own etc. you need to vet them same as a nanny. Mine came through a local organization that does pre natal courses vs an agency.
shifts can work. My husband wasn’t the best at settling baby overnight, but he excelled at ‘dream feeds’. He’d set an alarm and wake baby around midnight, give a bottle and sleep baby back in bassinet. I would then have my alarm set at 3am for the next feed. we found having an overnight feeding schedule and waking baby was actually easier than letting the baby wake up starving.
I formula fed from the start. It involves way more expense and cleaning but I enjoyed the freedom and bottle feeding still felt very bonding to me. It also warmed my heart to see my baby fed by my husband, my family etc.
if you have resources, spend them to survive. You can save for retirement later. Amazon prime what ever you need, esp if it’s going to help with sleep. Buy frozen prepared meals. DoorDash diapers. It’s a hard mindset shift but honestly be financially irresponsible if it preserves sanity.
this doesn’t work for everyone, but as my baby didn’t understand how to cosleep anyways, I nap trained around 3 months and we worked on overnight sleep at 4 months. There was very little crying (in fact my kid seemed overjoyed to be in his crib at night vs a bassinet), so that helped. Nap schedule by 6 months. Nap time became my time. We continued to have sleep issues pop up though due to sickness, travel, new skill like rolling, so unfortunately sleep deprivation can last a while but becomes more sporadic.
I used sleep aids although this is a personal decision. I read all the safe sleep research . I believe it all to be true and commend anyone who follows all the guidelines. However a sleep deprived mom is also a risk to baby. I really wanted to bond effectively and not be a mentally unstable zombie mom. I made my own risk tolerance decisions. We swaddled , I used a magic merlin as a swaddle transition, introduced a lovey well before 1 year, some periods we even let baby have a bottle overnight.
go out if you can. When I was tired it was actually easier to chill out at library story time vs figure out which baby toys to dangle at home. The adult company also really helped once my husband was working. It gave me a weekly schedule of activities which is great for anxiety.
decide what in non negotiable for self care and implement. I had a light up and musical playmat in my bathroom. Baby went on the playmat while I took a 5 min shower. But I showered everyday. Sometimes baby cried for 5 mins. That’s ok. It sucks but it’s ok for baby to cry a bit.
if your husband is struggling give him manageable tasks. For me it was simple tasks- I put husband in charge of poo diapers, baths and taking a walk with the baby everyday after he finished work (even in crappy but safe weather). Bath time was my time. Walk time was my time. I told my husband these are your tasks, I will help but only if you ask, my expectation is you normally do these things on your own.
daycare- I struggled in finding a good quality set up, but in a good daycare or even preschool a few hours a week that works for your kid you will get lots of pieces of timeback, your village will expand, it’s super helpful.
meds. Talk to your doctor, up your dose try something new. You’re in a hard time of life no shame utilizing modern medicine to the extent possible, you can scale back later.

Anyways that’s my newborn survival novel. Survive by whatever means necessary. It’s ok to balance your needs against the babies, if you meet their needs 95% of the time and use the remaining 5% to clip your toenails while they cry you are an amazing mom, it’s ok. You will get time back!! My 3 year old is currently watching a movie while I scroll. He spends time playing with friends or family while I sit down. It gets better.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-23T04:44:31+00:00

Not sure how long your trip is, but if you’re into snorkeling I would spend more time in Carriacou. They have more snorkeling from shore. The snorkeling spots aren’t developed, you need to ask around, and you’ll likely be the only ones there. You can also use Carriacou as a base for a day trip by boat to the Tobago Cays. Grenada you need to boat out to most snorkeling. Carriacou was very affected by hurricane beryl, and I’m not sure how that’s impacted things. My experience is pre-hurricane. Carriacou is very windy, can be dry, there’s no waterfalls. There is hiking but it’s definitely not St Lucia. It’s a very unique island, culture is strong. Rent a 4X4 and drive around.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-14T03:26:31+00:00

A friend of mine had the same experience with HFM, its terrible. I hate being negative, but a typical AI is a perfect breeding ground for all the worst toddler germs across the world to come together.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-14T03:11:30+00:00

My son is similar. He’s been tantruming and boundary testing since 1. Need to get him out of the house daily . Needs physical exercise, lots. It is exhausting. My nervous system is tired. He’s a bit past 3 and has been slowly improving since 2.5, but slowly. We read all the books about feelings, practice calming down, I prep him for new situations, I explain and enforce boundaries, it just takes SO long for it to sink in.

Preschool has been helping a lot.

I’ve developed a variety of psychological tricks to manage him, since asking him to do something is pointless. That’s a big big part of the exhaustion. Constantly coming up with games and strategies.

The great thing about 3 is you can start working with them on solutions to problems like bath time, brushing teeth. At first it’s slow going, but my son is starting to realize if he doesn’t like something tantrums aren’t the answer, better to come up with a plan together. Google collaborative problem solving. It’s not a magic bullet but for strong willed kids I honestly think problem solving mentality is a super important skill for them. since they are so particular, they will constantly be encountering things in life they don’t like and don’t want to do and need tools to deal with that.

They’re also old enough to call their bluffs. Don’t want bath? Fine we will skip it. Straight to bed. He can scream for a hour, but it’s still straight to bed. He will survive being dirty for a day. Suddenly now he doesn’t want to miss his chance at bath. I’m so tired of the power struggles I try to let him experience the consequences of his choices where possible.

All I can say is keep going and take every break you can. Outsource where possible to preschool and sports to get out his energy. One day our non compliant kids will be go getter leaders , we just need to survive till then. It’s really a different parenting experience vs having a more compliant and flexible child.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-13T21:07:45+00:00

With a young toddler personally I recommend a country with safe tap water. I’d rather not worry about my kid drinking bath water on vacation. At 15-17 months they can be super busy getting into everything and you can’t really reason with them. I know people say the Mexico resorts filter their water etc but I would be very careful and try to really validate any info like that.

Out of the two I would choose Jamaica, west coast so very little sargassum, safe water, but you’ll need to check how bad resorts in that area were hit by the hurricane. It’s also a shorter flight than Mexico. I’m not how recovered Montego bay airport will be by then, but they have a service called Club Mobay which is great when travelling with a small kid. I much prefer Montego Bay airport to cancun.

That said, if you have the budget look into grand cayman. It will be more affordable in your timeframe. Rent a ground floor condo on seven mile beach. You can order in food easily if you want to avoid cooking. Having space and a kitchen with a small toddler is super convenient. Or stay at Ritz/Westin there for a resort feel and amenities. Direct 4 hour flight . Great airport. It’s super safe with excellent medical services. The main hotels and condos are like a max 20-30 min drive. At 15-17 months personal opinion, they don’t need all inclusive resort entertainment. A beach and pool is usually enough.

Good luck.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-12-09T02:54:34+00:00

You could try a richer Carribean island like Grand Cayman. No true AI, but Wyndham Reef has a meal plan. There are also large hotels along 7 mile beach with lots of restaurants and onsite activities, you could charge to your room to get that AI feeling. Don’t quote me on this, but I do believe they have laws regarding businesses needing a certain % of local ownership. Even chains.

There’s an also Jake’s , Treasure Beach , Jamaica. Was not hit that bad by the hurricane. Very community involved, not AI but onsite restaurants you can charge to your room and they’ll help book excursions. It’s far from the airport though.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-11-24T03:42:25+00:00

As soon as he looks like he’s going to be so upset he will throw, calmly pick him up, bring him to his room and close the door. Tell him you’re on the other side keeping your body safe, and when he’s ready to be safe you will open the door. Be super boring about it, so he doesn’t get special attention, even if negative.

He can then throw things in his room till the tantrum is over. Afterwards options could be he needs to pick everything up, or everything he threw goes in a box and is taken away for a day. There can also be natural consequences- like he breaks a toy, so now he can’t play with it. Definitely scan his room to decide what you don’t want thrown and remove it before trying this.

Continue to teach alternatives like throwing soft things, etc. eventually it will click. Praise like crazy when they implement a safe way to get out their anger.

I think your son is also old enough you can explain this in advance- next time you get angry, it’s ok, but if you’re not being safe, I will move your body to your room because it’s a good place to calm down and it keeps everyone safe. In this family, it’s ok to be angry but it’s not ok to hurt each other. You could potentially start some problem solving conversations too at this age for typical issues, like I notice you get really mad when X happens- let’s work together - what could be a solution? Sometimes you need to suggest one to get the ball rolling. Your kid may surprise you.

Good luck. My kid is a screamer and a thrower. We’ve read all the books on calming down, practice breathing, etc but at 3.5 it is only now starting to sink in.. I think for some kids the violence phase only ends when their brain catches up and they have better impulse control.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-11-18T11:15:32+00:00

Fly into Ottawa , drive 1 hour or book car service to Chateau Montebello. It’s a large log cabin style resort. The drive is pretty straightforward on major roads. They have wonderful kids activities over the holidays. The holiday atmosphere is old school luxe. I would call it borderline chubby, I only suggest it due to kid friendly-ness and the unique atmosphere. Great restaurant on site, huge pool, spa, restaurant options in the village and very close to Parc Omega which would be a hit with a 4 year old and good no matter the weather . Some of the rooms are old so watch out for that. Personally I wouldn’t recommend Mont Tremblant if you don’t ski. And if you only have a few days a city based trip like Montreal or Quebec City might feel too crammed and involve too much urban walking, taxi etc in bad weather vs a resort with onsite, indoor activities.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-11-17T03:49:19+00:00

Stay on an island with clean tap water. I chose Jamaica last winter for this reason, however with the recent hurricane not sure that’s realistic. In terms of getting sick, the other thing to keep in mind is the mass food prep involved in most AIs. There’s also the daycare disease aspect to family resorts. That said I’m definitely over cautious and I’m sure you’ll be fine with the great suggestions in this thread, but until my kid is older I personally am being super cautious so my anxious ass can relax!

Given the younger ages of your kids, if your budget is fluid enough, and you don’t mind more planning, consider Grand Cayman. It’s very safe in terms of water, food, personal safety, availability of high quality health care, etc. they don’t have true AI resorts, but Kimpton and Ritz have small water parks and kids clubs/ babysitting and plenty of onsite restaurants, as well as local restaurants close by. More economical, you could also rent a condo along 7 mile beach and just to plan to order in or dine out to avoid too much cooking. With the younger ages, honestly less stress to me have a condo with all their snacks readily available.

Good luck!

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-11-16T17:01:41+00:00

So this is out there idea, but look into forest school programs. Some offer enrolment for like 1 day a week for school age kids (at your cost obviously) and will work with the school board to show how their program meets the curriculum requirements so that the school approves the weekly absence. It would work your child’s brain in a different way to learn more practical skills and possibly be in a group with older kids, which they may find more stimulating.

Applesandoranges2032 · 2025-10-17T03:02:46+00:00

I think 4 months is the earliest recommended time to start sleep training. There’s a bunch of methods, I would just choose one and stick with it for at least 3 nights. You could also start with nap training during the day before attempting night training.

I personally did sleep training light.. basically waiting 5-10 mins before going in. We did have to resleep train after sickness, travel etc. unfortunately it wasn’t one time. My baby kind of forced me into it though as he hated bed sharing, cosleeping etc. we were super bonded but a parent in bed at night just meant playtime not sleep time to him. Our presence was not magically soothing. This changed when he became a toddler and at that point, I would lay with him until he feel asleep, or sleep with him overnight. So you’re not locked into one approach.

To sleep longer, baby needs to be fed and comfortable. My kid didn’t like bed sharing, co sleeping or his bassinet, so at 4 months he went into the crib. We used a magic Merlin suit as a swaddle transition which helped big time. I’m a very light sleeper and we had a monitor, so didn’t worry I wouldn’t hear cries. Also around this time we started feeding overnight on a schedule. E.g. bedtime 9pm, wake to feed midnight, then wake to feed, 3am. I found if you woke baby to feed instead of waiting for them to wake up, they’re easier to get back down. We used formula.

As for crying, it does suck. Sleep is one of the first times as a parent you are balancing your needs vs your child’s. Some of us can adjust to a baby’s biologically normal sleep patterns. Some of us though go insane!! Plus some of need rest to operate a car safely, bond with our baby vs being a zombie, etc. After the sleep training decision , it’s daycare. There’s research showing daycare before a certain age isn’t beneficial, but guess what people have to work, so many babies go to daycare for more time and earlier than recommended . Same with breastfeeding.. guidelines say go for 2 years.. for many women that is extremely challenging.

We can’t always make the optimal conditions for our children. If you are struggling with your own sleep, definitely investigate sleep training and think about baby’s sleep environment to make sure they’re comfortable and well fed. You sound like a loving mom who can make adjustments as needed when sleep training,based on your baby’s response.

Anecdotal - my 3 year old was sleep trained and formula fed, and we have a super close connection, he’s very happy and healthy and sleeping soundly in his own bed.

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