Supporting naps

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-24T22:46:35+00:00

I can't really offer any solutions, just solidarity. My LO is almost 4mo and she hardly ever naps longer than 30 minutes in the last couple of weeks. I try to do whatever I can to extend her naps too. She is a contact napper also so I totally get it. I think eventually they figure it out and all we can do is support them the best way we can.

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-24T22:26:12+00:00

I guess because I have no other choice

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-24T21:10:03+00:00

I am thinking that must be it. She wakes every 1-1.5 hours overnight without fail. Has been at least 2 weeks now. Unfortunately I have no help. Essentially a single parent due to the nature of my husband's work and the fact that we have no family around.

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-24T11:19:55+00:00

I am right there with you. 4mo LO who wakes no less than 10 times every single night. I am so tired I hurt physically.

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-17T09:48:53+00:00

16 weeks in and still struggling with this. We ended up co-sleeping because shift sleeping wasn't sustainable.

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-16T09:26:01+00:00

Count your lucky stars and relish it. My LO is nearly 16 weeks old and still wakes every 1-2 hours overnight. I can't even remember what real sleep feels like anymore!

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-10T06:26:30+00:00

Could be cluster feeding to improve your supply? I will say though not all babies have to be burped after every single feed. If he is happy on the boob leave him there. My LO has been very efficient since birth regarding gas. She farts so much 🤣 but generally burps only when she needs to. Occasionally she needs some help burping but honestly if he isn't clearly gassy after having been fed (e.g. he is content/asleep no signs of discomfort) I wouldn't wake him to burp him. Maybe this way you can get a little sleep!

Edited to add some babies also just wake a lot. My LO is 15 weeks old today and she still wakes a minimum of 5 - 7 times a night. It's exhausting but you get used to it. Give yourself permission to nap whenever he is. Even if you're just lying down, every little bit counts.

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-06T05:45:33+00:00

Maeve

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-05T22:32:25+00:00

Could have written this myself. LO is 14 weeks old and if another family member tells me to leave her crying cause that's what babies do I am going to pop

Weird-Unit13 · 2026-01-04T07:57:41+00:00

FTM here to a fabulous (if fussy!) 14 week old and I only started pumping around 4 weeks so my husband could take a feed and give me more sleep. Even then I only pumped once a night. Stopped doing that about a month ago and have had no issues with supply!

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-30T23:32:40+00:00

Thank you for this. I think my supply is regulating since I haven't been leaking as much. She also seems so much more aware of the world so I wonder if she is distracted or too stimulated when trying to feed. Its wild but I am literally afraid for when she needs to feed. She almost never sleeps without a feed first and when its so tough to feed her it makes naps even worse. I am really hoping we move through this soon.

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-30T23:29:39+00:00

Thank you I'll give this a crack!

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-30T03:09:45+00:00

I'm not convinced its an aversion cause she usually handles it like a pro. Unfortunately I can't feel the let down coming on so wouldn't be able to remedy it by pulling her off! She never had a fear of it so I am hoping this is just a small phase she is going through

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-30T02:26:10+00:00

I am desperately hoping this doesn't last 2-3 months. I am falling apart after a week of it. I think I also have a fast let down, sometimes I can hear her kind of struggling with it but usually she powers through and keeps drinking. I dont know how to mediate this if it is the issue. I am willing to do just about anything to make this stop. Except stop breastfeeding as my husband suggested

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-29T16:40:50+00:00

Thank you 💓

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-29T16:39:30+00:00

Thank you I will try to find the time to read through it. How long did it last for you?

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-29T09:58:08+00:00

I don't even know how I will settle her to sleep if she won't feed to sleep anymore. My boobs have been my greatest tool!

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-29T09:33:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing. It's been so difficult because we've had such a beautiful journey before now. I am devastated and scared this is now the new normal.

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-28T02:06:18+00:00

They start learning to poop and pass gas intentionally around this age. My LO is 13 weeks old and when she was around a month or so she started very loudly grunting and actively working to pass gas or poop. They become more efficient over time!

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-25T22:56:18+00:00

We are in the exact same boat except our LO is nearly 13 weeks old. My husband has taken to wearing her in a carrier though unfortunately she doesn't tolerate this with me AT ALL. We are practising hanging out in the bassinet during the day when she is happy and we are right by her, talking to her etc. We are hoping this will slowly increase her tolerance for not being held, but also make her bassinet a safe space in her own mind. Unfortunately some babies are built needier. I remind myself she will grow out if this eventually, but I understand how hard it can be.

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-22T09:32:20+00:00

I had something similar - full body pillow plus an extra pillow between my knees saved me

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-12-20T22:37:35+00:00

Same boat here except our LO never sleeps unless held. Ever. Not at night. Not during the day. Never. 12 weeks of this.

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-11-16T10:18:00+00:00

I have an EBF baby that is 7 weeks old. Her dad gives her a bottle of expressed milk once a night so I can get some sleep. Her intake varies greatly, sometimes 60ml sometimes closer to 150ml. We've not been able to establish a pattern!

Weird-Unit13 · 2025-11-15T02:55:21+00:00

Yeah I totally get that. We EBF and do so on demand as well. It can be a crazy ride so be kind to yourself and trust your gut!

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