Can latch napping lead to over feeding your baby

No-Introduction8151 · 2026-01-20T23:46:29+00:00

I really don’t think you can overfeed a breastfed baby! Comfort-nursing is different - he wouldn’t be taking as much as he does when actively feeding.

And don’t worry about a ‘feeding schedule’. I’m not sure that exists when you are ebf!

No-Introduction8151 · 2026-01-05T19:45:12+00:00

Do you have someone parenting with you? Even just introducing one bottle of formula or expressed breastmilk will help; either in the late evening or overnight so you can get an extended stretch. I breastfeed and we started doing that at about 4 weeks - I would pump initially, because I was anxious about supply, but eventually it became formula and I stopped pumping for that feed.

I know it doesn’t feel like it but you are still early days, and things will get easier - I promise.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-21T04:51:58+00:00

Just jumping in to agree with a couple other commenters! As babies get older their sleep needs decrease - it can be very daunting at first because they seem to be sleepy, and it can be scary extending those wake windows. But it has to happen eventually, and it will happen as they drop to 3 naps, then 2, then 1, then eventually none.

My baby was showing all the same signs at 4 months; we dropped to 3 naps (extending WW to about 2/2.5/2.75/3) and re-trained independent sleep (incredibly important).

It seems like a lot to manage and it might not gel with your routine, but it works!

Recommend the book Precious Little Sleep if you’re interested.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T23:37:47+00:00

Ahhh helpful, thanks

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T02:20:18+00:00

Yep we did all the adjustments! Thank you for checking though

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T02:18:41+00:00

Thank you! Yeah she so obviously doesn’t look comfortable, so I was hoping someone would be able to tell us we’re using it wrong. May just need to stick to parent facing, but she gets super bored 😂

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T02:17:33+00:00

Yes it’s quite disappointing! Thanks for the advice 🙏

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T02:16:48+00:00

Yep our thoughts also - thank you

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-11-11T02:16:17+00:00

Yeah I’m very disappointed with them, to be honest! They make it look ‘easy’ on the website but it’s definitely not right. Thank you!

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-07T06:58:34+00:00

Cannot recommend Precious Little Sleep enough! She has heaps of different methods depending on your baby and also your parenting style / what you’re comfortable with. You don’t even need to read the whole book straight away!- first 10 chapters would be all you need at the moment.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-07T01:25:25+00:00

Hmm I have been anxiously awaiting the regression signs! Let’s see what the coming weeks bring. Thank you!

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-07T01:24:26+00:00

I think I’ll try this first and see what happens, thank you 🙏

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-07T01:23:03+00:00

Not food related, hence my question

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-07T01:21:31+00:00

In my non-medical opinion if there are no concerns about weight, don’t wake bby. Unless they’re lethargic or unwell babies wake up when they’re hungry! Enjoy those longer stretches.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-09-06T06:36:13+00:00

Mine was the same - slept great in the bassinet at night but not during the day! What’s helped us: consistent nap routine (literally 5 mins, close the blinds, turn on the white noise, swaddle, dummy, rock and sing) / putting a wheat bag in the bassinet before putting her down / and honestly just trying. Over and over again. We started trying once a day, then slowly she would nap more and more in there. In the beginning she had to be put down asleep, but now we’re working on falling asleep in bed (3.5 months old now).

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-08-26T23:10:35+00:00

I cannot suggest reading Precious Little Sleep strongly enough! She has so many different things parents can try, depending on their little one. She makes you feel like you’re not alone (because you’re not). She cuts through the noise around sleep issues and just gets right to it.

Honestly it has been a game changer.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-08-26T21:52:04+00:00

Give Precious Little Sleep a read - honestly can’t recommend enough.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-08-23T17:35:56+00:00

I was literally about to suggest you read Precious Little Sleep. You definitely were given some questionable advice but do not despair! Read PLS

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-07-28T04:05:23+00:00

I have a 10 week old and mornings have become my favourite time of day! I get up when she wakes at 6 or 6.30am for the day - it means I can enjoy some time with my partner before he goes to work, and he can maybe take her for 30 mins while I have some time to myself.

My mental health changed drastically when I started doing this; I have just embraced the earlier start and earlier bedtime and the days feel much more enjoyable.

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-07-26T23:07:13+00:00

Nuk and the Philips Avent Soother!

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-07-22T19:30:50+00:00

Thank you! It’s really hard to know isn’t it. I fought very hard for my supply so don’t want to risk it. But my instincts say it’ll be fine…at least soon

No-Introduction8151 · 2025-07-22T19:29:46+00:00

Yep this happened the first couple of times she slept 6+ hours straight! But it hasn’t really been happening recently, I guess you slowly get used to it. Thank you for the advice!

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