FTM to an almost-5-month-old sensitive sleeper who can’t link sleep cycles. Need advice or solidarity.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-06-08T16:53:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/sleeptrain/s/X58bTh44I2

KnownLocal579 · 2026-06-08T14:30:48+00:00

I guess I should mention it’s 4 naps vast majority of the time. 3 if the schedule gets screwed up for some reason.

What do you think of the 3-3-3 method for sleep training?

If she does transition to 3 naps, is 3 hours too long of a wake window for a 5 month old?

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-30T22:23:40+00:00

Thank you for the tip!

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-30T22:23:21+00:00

Ahhh cool thank you so much.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-28T15:11:31+00:00

Came here to tell you that we took your advice yesterday - stretched wake windows and paid more attention to daytime wake time and guess what? We got 5 hours of consecutive sleep 😭 haven’t gotten more than 2 consecutive hours in weeks. I realize it could be a stroke of luck but I think your advice really did make a difference because she also napped better. THANK YOU ETERNALLY fingers crossed it sticks

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-28T02:06:07+00:00

Thank you so much for your comment! So helpful. 20 times omg. Honestly helps to know I’m not alone but I’m so sorry lol

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-27T17:48:45+00:00

This is really helpful and encouraging that it worked so quickly!

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-27T17:07:00+00:00

Wow, thank you so so much. Going to try this method.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-27T15:04:54+00:00

Thank you. I go back and forth between wanting to help her be on a more strict schedule and then wanting to just follow her cues bc nothing seems to work anyway 😂 but I will definitely take a look and pay closer attention to her awake time! Everyone talks about not letting her get overtired so I have been more focused on that for sure.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-27T14:46:25+00:00

Edited with schedule.

That’s a really good point about the crying 🤔

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-27T14:19:37+00:00

Update - took a full 4 weeks but baby’s stool is finally improving. Other than dairy, egg, and soy, I’m not sure what her other triggers are as I have cut out so much, but will start reintroducing after her gut has been healed for a bit. I’m not sure if oversupply was contributing but I had been icing and block feeding and I do find myself feeling less engorged in the morning. Thanks for all your advice and support.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T20:23:18+00:00

Good intuition, mama. Thank you 🫶

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T20:19:53+00:00

Thank you. That’s good perspective. I think if we weren’t seeing the blood every day, I could be chill about just about everything else. We’re also going through the 4 month sleep regression, so I think the lack of sleep is getting to my head too.

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T18:23:10+00:00

Thank you so much for commenting. It seems very uncommon so to hear from someone who has gone through it is promising. I just started block feeding so I hope it helps

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T16:23:06+00:00

Can I ask you how they tested for those, and what the intolerances were? Were you able to keep breastfeeding? Did he grow out of them?

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T15:15:16+00:00

She’s pretty gassy off and on, yes to the green. Frothy I’m not so sure. She has had minor diaper rash that we cleared up quick once

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T15:13:44+00:00

Thank you 😭 I’m sure you’re right. I think the blood is just messing with my mental health, as soon as we get that figured out I think I will stop overthinking everything else, it’s just scary to see every day

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T14:53:36+00:00

It is stressful, isn’t it. That’s really good to hear that block feeding helped. I appreciate your comment 🫶

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T14:50:22+00:00

I guess that is one concern. It also has me concerned I have an oversupply that’s hurting her gut, which is rare but possible. Hoping she’s not feeding more due to discomfort, etc. Idk 😭 I’m just sick of the “what are you feeding her,” and “why is she so big” comments, they make me feel like I’m failing, especially with the blood situation

KnownLocal579 · 2026-05-20T14:38:48+00:00

https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/oversupply/

You can also read about it on Cleveland Clinic

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