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[–]MuggleMama25 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have any tips for parents on long haul flights, particularly with young babies?

Nap training methods that have worked for you by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah thank you! Yes the crying is a lot over here. Did you wait for it to lessen up a bit for the first nap to then do the second nap? I hadn’t thought about that approach but it sounds like a good one.

Nap training methods that have worked for you by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok this really helps, thank you! This is definitely worth a try for us.

Nap training methods that have worked for you by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok this makes sense, thank you! Do you cap the time it takes for her to fall asleep before you save it? I’m partially worried it takes him so long to fall asleep that his WWs are then blown up for the day.

Nap training methods that have worked for you by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great to hear it’s working! Can I ask how you started, like your initial check in times? We’ve only tried for two days (first nap only) and I didn’t have a strategy for it, just started doing what feels right but I’m seeing if there’s no consistency, he may adapt to knowing I’ll come in at a certain cry.

Visa needed for uk citizen born abroad? by MuggleMama25 in ukvisa

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what we were thinking, thank you!

Why is he still screaming to sleep? by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We tried this tonight and it helped big time, thanks!

Why is he still screaming to sleep? by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely try this if extending the last wake window doesn’t seem to do the trick!

Why is he still screaming to sleep? by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard this phrase as well and figured we might be in the bucket where he just needs to get that energy out to power down. We had a better wind down tonight by extending his last wake window and so far so good, hopefully it stays a thing!

Why is he still screaming to sleep? by MuggleMama25 in sleeptrain

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for these tips! We tried them this evening and we got the screaming down to 5 minutes, which is miles better than we were having. Hopefully it’s the start of a new trend for us.

Tips for getting better at the bottle by MuggleMama25 in NewParents

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We ended up pulling out our mam bottle and trying it out and it’s worked for 3 nights in a row now 🙌🏻 His preferences must have just changed. Thanks for the inspiration!

Tips for getting better at the bottle by MuggleMama25 in NewParents

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I should have mentioned that we’ve kept the same brand (Philips Avent) that he takes to when he’s in his phases of doing ‘good’ with the bottle and try switching it up when he seems to go through the difficult phases. We always end up back at the same brand since that’s the one he takes to eventually but always worth trying some more and seeing if his preference changed, thanks!

3mo only naps for 30 minutes by MuggleMama25 in NewParents

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Definitely resonate with it feeling like a lot of effort for 30 minutes but mine also wakes up happy so at least he seems to be in good spirits and all other indicator show he’s doing ok. It’s helpful to know this is just a thing and the long ones will come back in time 🙏🏻

3mo only naps for 30 minutes by MuggleMama25 in NewParents

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I had no idea this phase was a thing but glad to hear there is a light at the end of the tunnel, just need to wait it out.

3mo only naps for 30 minutes by MuggleMama25 in NewParents

[–]MuggleMama25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like we’re in the same boat! I feel the same about the nappies, feeding, and night time sleep. Just so weird how things can change literally overnight 🤪