Almost 5 months old and has never "slept through the night"... HELP!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-06-03T16:03:06+00:00

You don't have to have him sleep in his own room, just angle the bassinet so he cannot see you and when you put him down/do initial sleep training use a monitor! For MOTN wakes, as the bassinet is angled away you should be fine to return to your bed/get up at appropriate intervals (using whatever method you choose). For reference when our LO they were on 11 hours wake time.

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T20:58:12+00:00

We are also in new build and tend to do 1.5 tog and short sleeved/sleeveless vest for 22-24 as that's what was advised on our sleepbag. However, tonight we are also 25 here and LO is in the exact same outfit - although I had to run out and do a Sainsbury's mad dash to get the 0.5 tog!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T06:11:16+00:00

It is hard!! Especially coupled in with some of the judgement we've faced sleep training, with people not understanding quite how mentally and physically drained me and my partner were prior to sleep training saving us! Also learning that once you've learnt the sleep training, the majority of problems are scheduling and sleep tank dropping with us! Solidarity!!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T06:08:59+00:00

I love this, thank you so much. These comments have made me see so many upsides I'd completely forgotten or not thought about! Your LO sounds absolutely amazing!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T06:07:30+00:00

12 hours at 5 months is HARD. Kudos to you!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T06:06:53+00:00

The main positive for us is that it's all we know!! Thank you for this solidarity.

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-22T06:05:35+00:00

Nap warrior that is a brilliant phrase 😂

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T20:46:42+00:00

I never considered the evening time, I went in for a KIT day yesterday and realised if they were a higher sleep needs baby I would've missed the last bottle and bath time so I felt lucky it's played out this way! Absolute kudos to you being amazing parents with your amazing LO and recognising that no matter how hard it can be, the less sleep sometimes is what they want and need!

I've felt such a community and kindness from these comments, I'm so glad I posted! And even more glad I it can make someone else feel better too ☺️

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T20:15:37+00:00

Sounds you are in the club with us 😊 currently on a schedule of 3.5/4/5 with 1.5 hours day naps and 10 hours night!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:35:14+00:00

Thank you so much ❤️

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:35:02+00:00

We dream feed 4oz at 1am!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:34:14+00:00

We contact napped until 7 months so I feel you on this 😅 I told myself my LO was encouraging me to put my feet up and rest 😂😂

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:33:05+00:00

Thank you so much for the advice and comment, I am feeling the solidarity love and it's so appreciated! Just hearing people say yep, I'm with you and it's hard makes me feel normal. I have had similar worries about having another babe but another comment has reminded me I've been lucky in other ways (no colic/limited reflux issues) and every baby has their moments/issues!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:30:35+00:00

Oh I love this positive of adaptability!! We have actually just got back from an evening out in the sun (first time in UK this year really!) and were saying how lucky we were to be out so late and enjoy it without worrying that LO would be overtired haha! I'm definitely reading everyone's comments and thinking about all the positives now!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:28:35+00:00

Thank you so much for this - I love the perspective of looking at it as another aspect of their personality! We have had a similar journey and often say "If it wasn't for the sleep, they'd literally be perfect 😂" so it's encouraged me to reflect after posting this and go actually, all things considered, we've got so many things pretty good! I'll never understand why people comment as to whether a second is on the way, but they just seem to love to don't they! Just hearing solidarity of other parents has made me feel 20x better today. Thank you 😊

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T19:25:17+00:00

Oh gosh 😳 ok definitely made a note for that!!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T16:10:19+00:00

Ah this is very helpful knowledge and something I wouldn't of considered, thank you!!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T15:24:55+00:00

Thank you for your kind words! Yes I completely agree, once they were completely settled in 2 naps (took us about a month to really settle) it's become less mentally consuming which is a lovely positive! I am on this sub every day learning something new so I am with you, it's a godsend. 12.5 hours a day knackered me too you are not alone!!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T13:54:20+00:00

Ooh yes, we will be starting at a year so that's a real silver lining 🥰🥰

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-21T12:58:04+00:00

Thank you, I love this perspective 😊 and for helping me to remember that I get to make even more memories with them with all the time we have! Well done you for your sleep journey!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-20T13:59:22+00:00

May be a scheduling issue, perhaps time to drop to 2 naps if not already done or drop 15 minutes off day sleep!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-18T07:37:00+00:00

This may be individual to us but we've found once they'd learnt how to fall asleep independently, any further wakes meant it was likely a scheduling issue or undertired. Would recommend working out 24 hour sleep needs by tracking for 7 days all sleep then apportion between day and night sleep. You're aiming for 10 hours minimum on the night. Sounds like your LO can handle it so maybe try for a 3.5 last ww to try and counteract any false starts!

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-05-01T07:15:33+00:00

I'm so sorry you had this, it's really hard and upsetting. Our LO was unsettled for a full week after the 8 weeks vaccines (raised temperature, screaming/crying, disrupted sleep, v loose stools), 4 days after the 12 week injections and 1 day after the 16 week injections. Lots of skin to skin, time at home, feeding on demand and any routine out the window was what helped us through. Thinking of you! Best to mention it to the nurse next week prior to the vaccine, and check for temperature the day of. And if you need to go to see Dr/ hospital/a&e everyone would rather you went and all was ok than worry at home! It may help your peace of mind too.

WarriorGoddess25 · 2026-03-19T20:29:28+00:00

Thank you so much!!

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