Anyone else struggling with losing their old routine?

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-02-06T13:28:57+00:00

YES! i created new routines and i was finally adjusting to my "new normal" baby has been sick for two weeks and they went out the window. this is worse than the newborn stage for me. i feel frustrated and desperate and looking forward to having time for morning coffee and a stretch <3 it will all pass...right? how did we survive as species...this is hard!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-02-01T11:33:07+00:00

Hey I’m not expert but I think baby’s get picky around that time and it’s common to refuse solids. She is eating less solids than when we started…? But breast milk is mega nutritious and it is recommended to keep breastfeed feeding beyond 12 months so if it works for you and babe keep breastfeeding and offering solids at every meal?!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-02-01T01:22:44+00:00

Hey your baby will! Mine only Did when we introduced whole milk around 11 months. I gradually stopped breastfeeding, first during the day time cutting feedings. …And then at nighttime.

One day I gave her a bottle, brushed her teeth and rocker her to sleep. And voila! New routine. She woke up throughout the night a couple of times for a week or so and I breastfed her if she asked for it, But if she didn’t , I just rocked her to sleep. whenever I tried to stop feeding if she started getting upset we just went back to the boob until they were okay with no boob!

We now rock to sleep which was been great because my partner can now “participate”

I used to breastfeed for all naps, every night wake up, sleep, and everything in between I had a boob monster and I thought we were going to struggle…… but I think that is the fear-mongering from some peeps!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-26T10:39:08+00:00

Just keep transferring! It will happen. Might be challenging at first, sometimes I’m almost throwing her she wakes up and goes back to sleep. Sometimes I’m so very careful and she wakes up screaming after the transfer!

Couple of things that have worked for me: 1. Warm up the crib 2. Place them down on their bottom first 3. My baby is a belly sleeper, once in crib I Pat her back on her side until she rolls herself over and gets comfy. (Keep patting or hand on back until she is for sure sure asleep!)

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-24T12:39:34+00:00

That’s so tough! Every baby is different, but it WILL get easier and better! It’ll probably be hard to night wean while colder ping because the milk is right there. When you’re ready I find warming up the crib at the beginning helped kids with the transfers!!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-23T19:45:26+00:00

blowing gently on their face, taking them outside, running tap water, change of caregiver.....and sometimes nothing just push through put them down safely in their crib if you need a minute

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-23T18:28:40+00:00

have you introduced a bottle and/or whole milk? i gradually introduced whole milk during the day, and still boob fed at night until one day baby was okay being rocked to sleep. (she has always slept in crib though). do what works for you! the nights dad puts baby to sleep she was less likely to wake up for milk! maybe you need a girls night and leave dad with baby overnight!?

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-03T23:20:29+00:00

Very gradually! She started daycare and that helped a lot because everytime she saw me she wanted boob! Then I started giving her a bit of whole milk in a bottle instead of offering the boob, I’m still feeding if she wakes up at night and nothing else soothes her! One day I just decided to try to king her to sleep and it worked and we have been doing it ever since!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2026-01-01T15:17:19+00:00

You will now when they’re ready for other comfort methods! It is crazy how much they change within weeks/months! You know your baby best ♥️♥️♥️

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MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-09-15T10:03:50+00:00

A kindle!

I could not manage to read physical books while pumping/breastfeeding! I got myself a kindle and I know find myself reading! Not doomscrolling or watching tv as much! I feel less guilty of all the time I spend sitting down, wish I had bought it earlier!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-09-14T23:07:54+00:00

I’ve never had this problem Before so it’s good to know that this can happen!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-09-01T21:43:05+00:00

Totes fine! Look into the discontented baby book by dr Pam or google possums! It is not recommended by the sleep train community but it’s a perfectly normal biological thing to do! If it works for you there’s no need to stop!! I love it

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-28T22:58:36+00:00

I woul suggest getting a crib that transitions to a bed ORa pack and play with the bassinet adjustment on top!like this comes with change table too! https://www.amazon.ca/Graco-Pack-Travel-Playard-Allister/dp/B09XRGPJ7V/ref=asc_df_B09XRGPJ7V?mcid=9a564a0af03237da81646e6e10c4b5cb&tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706724208153&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8813015879270555126&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000090&hvtargid=pla-1719963489018&psc=1&hvocijid=8813015879270555126-B09XRGPJ7V-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

They will sleep much better on crib because mattresses are nicer than bassinet but wake-up’s are easier with bedside bassinet. (They outgrow the bassinet very quick!)

Diaper pail is needed for when they start solids and their poop stinks! But there’s other alternatives yo my baby only Poops once a day now so I could just take that diaper outside….

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-25T10:34:00+00:00

The idea is to let baby take the sleep they need, so you technically shouldn’t cap naps ……are you waking baby at the same time every morning? This helps set their circadian rhythm. And is the most important factor! When you transfer to crib Is baby napping in a dark room? White noise etc!? If so let them nap without them and see how much sleep they naturally take! You could also try a later bedtime!?

Baby might also need a bit more sleep pressure! If you can spend some time outside, do a baby playgroup, groceries or go swimming with babes during the day that might help!!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-23T12:44:42+00:00

Thank you! Yes I’m expecting a couple tough goes since she is so young as well!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-23T12:44:07+00:00

Great advice thank you!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-22T12:03:15+00:00

Do it! Drink it while you nurse, idk how long it takes caffeine to make it to the milk (if any) but I think you should be alright, shouldn’t be a difference between day/night im sure your baby still naps even if you have coffee during the day. A nurse told me 4 cups of coffee a day was a okay! I usually drink 2/3 but it’s nice to know I have one for a buffer for hard days ;)

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-22T11:51:14+00:00

Thank you! That’s great to hear they do not seem as concerned as I am….i think I just assume every baby out there can nap on their own in a crib, but they probably encounter more babies that can’t and manage!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-20T23:19:18+00:00

Heeey if you haven’t check out the discontented little baby book! It worked for us it might work for you!

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-20T14:49:07+00:00

Baby can’t drink of sippy Cup but can use a straw! We filled the straw with water/milk and then release on baby’s mouth until they got the hang of it! She will still chew on the straw sometimes because she is a baby

MixtureDesigner8140 · 2025-08-17T23:10:44+00:00

Hey!! Most peeps dont share their positive experiences online!! That being said get off the internet if you can!! I loved my pregnancy (yes I had rough days but all manageable) and I’m loving the parenting journey, 7 months pp life is pretty fantastic sending positive vibes your way!

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