Changing feed/sleep pattern

[pobbleblonk]

my four week old has a habit of feeding every 4 hours apprx through the day then around the 5-6pm feed will go to bed and not want a feed again till 10-10.30 ... so about 5 to 5 and a half hours instead of 4. How can i Switch this time so he has the longer gap after the later 10pm feed?. Is it possible?

[Stephanie]

At 4 weeks old, you can't do much. Most 4 weeks old are still eating every 2-3 hours through out the day. It is really important to follow your baby's lead right now. If he has only been in the world for 4 weeks, he is still adjusting. Frequent feedings also help you establish your supply, which you body stilil may be doing at this time.

Is you baby having at least 6 wet diapers a day and gaining weight? 6 feedings in a 24 hour period is on the low side for a 1 month old. Most are eating 8-12 times in a 24 period.

I know how hard sleep deprivation is, but it will end. Enoy this special time you have with baby. They grow up and get bigger so quickly.

[pobbleblonk]

Hi, he is stacking on heaps of weight no problem there he is a real gobbler. Loads of wet and soiled nappies.

[Stephanie]

That's great!

You could try feeding him more frequently during the day, and see if that helps. But, at 1 month old, I wouldn't push anything. He is still establishing his eating pattern. I would focus on following his lead right now.

[crissyy]

Not sure how you feel about this, but cosleeping is another option. I agree that at 1 month old, there isn't much you can do. Babies need to eat when they need to eat. Feeding more during the day could help.