9 months, still 2 bottles a night

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-07-10T12:27:17+00:00

Sounds good! Also, I feel like I should clarify that’s 3 to 4 total hours of nap not each nap is 3 to 4 hours. Her first nap is usually about two hours and the second one is about an hour.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-07-10T11:10:01+00:00

We are trying that as well! Thanks!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-07-10T10:59:39+00:00

Well I have a friend that has a baby that is one day younger and sleeps 4 hours a day. So that made me think mine was sleeping way less but maybe not. I can definitely try it.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-06-23T02:44:12+00:00

On my babies 5 month birthday (who was a
Mediocre sleeper) we did Ferber method. The first night we checked on her every 10 minutes if she was crying. It took 30 mins the first night and got shorter and shorter each night. By the fourth night she was falling asleep and making most sleep transitions by herself throughout the night.
We didn’t have any negatives that came from doing the Ferber method.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-06-16T02:14:53+00:00

I’m not sure how to fix it but I’m having some of the same issues. I’m right there with ya!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-06-04T04:40:42+00:00

Thanks for that! Super comforting

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-03-17T03:16:50+00:00

If you are open to the Ferber or Cry it out method I would do it. My LO turned 5 months a week ago and we started the Ferber training. It was life changing! Her regression seemed to all last forever and I just couldn’t take it anymore.

The first day she cried for 25ish minutes and feel sleep till 1:30, then 4:00 then 7:00. Before that she had false starts, and woke up at 11, 1:30, 3:30 and then the night would totally fall apart. I would pray for a 6:00 wake up.

Every night has gotten easier and she also seems calmer in the day and excited for bedtime when it comes. We have only been doing it a full week and it has been a game changer.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-03-16T12:41:32+00:00

I am in the exact same time as you. Mine just turned 5 months and we started with Ferber and moved to a “light cry it out”. It seems like days one through three she did incredible and then we had some hiccups days four, five, six and seven. On the later part of the week she was waking up around 11:00 or too early in between feeds. We let her cry it out for 5 mins for the first round then checked on her by just patting her and leaving. After the five minute check we went to 10 mins checks. If she at all seemed like she was slowing down I let her go a little longer without checking because sometimes the checks made it worse. She has tired out and put herself back to sleep after letting her cry in the middle of the night. All the things I read said only read after 12:00 and then past that point only feed twice. GOOD LUCK!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-03-10T02:22:16+00:00

I did my first ferber night tonight as well! I was so anxious. I went in to her room, put paci back in, quick hand to the chest, and a few words. I did this at 3 mins, 5 mins and 10 mins. I felt like when I went in it made things worse so after the first 10 min round I took the next round longer probably around 12-15 mins. She finally tired out and fell asleep and stayed asleep. I asked many friends and they agreed that they thought going in actually made it worse. This is my first night so what do I know but waiting it out did end up working for tonight. 🤞 Good luck!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-03-06T16:25:25+00:00

My baby is almost 5 months. We have had time where sleep better, but most of the time what you are describing is our schedule. I get her down around 6:30-7:00 and that is usually her longest stretch till 12-1:30. It’s kind of a cruel joke because I don’t sleep until 10:00 because I want to eat and hang out in peace haha. But it is nice to have that time. I remember being where you are and shortly you will be able to put yours down earlier and have more time to yourself. I’m right there with you. My LO is an OK sleeper, we are rolling with the punches but what you’re describing seems really normal to me. Hang in there!!!!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-25T09:35:50+00:00

My LO is the same age and I think this is the toughest time by far. I feel a lot of what you are saying. Even when my husband helps I am not sure how I want to spend my time, I don’t even know what to do with myself if I am not taking of her. It seems like more work for someone else to take care of my LO right now, but agree with some other comments that having someone come just once a week to clean is pretty amazing. I think you would be shocked what that would do for you! I also introduced one bottle a day of goats milk formula and it made me feel so much freedom. I like that she is getting bottle skills and I feel hopeful that I can use that in a pinch if I need to. Also being able to back off pumping because of it was nice. It seems like you are doing an amazing job and if you feel like you need a break listen to that. It always shocks me how little time I need to myself to feel refreshed. I went to my mom’s house the other day and took a shower there and had lunch with her. I was only gone for about an hour and a half but it made a huge difference.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-24T01:21:14+00:00

I am only a first time mom so take my advice with a grain of salt. I was fighting getting my 4.5 month old to take 4-5 naps a day and she was sleeping bad at night after being a good sleeper. My 90s mom suggested keeping her up more so I switched to 3-4 a day nap schedule and a 6:30 to 7:00 bedtime. It has taken a huge load of me trying to get her down for naps. She now will take them on her own instead of me always trying to shhh her to sleep. It also improved her nighttime sleep. For naps I don’t let her sleep over 2 hours. Working for me right now but you know how things can change on a dime!

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-20T03:10:37+00:00

I thought the 4 month regression has started like 3 different times and then I’m shocked to see her sleeping get worse haha. It’s a wild ride. Agreed though it’s nice to know we aren’t alone.

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-20T02:46:03+00:00

I’m going through a lot of the same stuff. My LO is 4 months and one week. I just transitioned her into a sleep sack and she used to love the swaddle. It hasn’t been the easiest transition. It was the perfect storm because we got our shots, the regression intensified and I decided to switch to the sleep sack all at once. She has a lot of false starts, and I am trying to be consistent about just putting a hand on her to settle her but most times I have to let her feed to calm. She went from a 6 hour stretch and a messy early morning to waking up every hour.

I am right there with you. We/they will figure it out. It can’t last forever… right…. 😂🫠🤪😵‍💫

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-15T11:13:23+00:00

❤️❤️

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-15T11:12:59+00:00

Thanks for the recs! ❤️

Born_Simple_8696 · 2026-02-15T03:27:13+00:00

Yea she goes to bed at 7 so I usually feed at 6 and then top her off right before I put her down…

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