baby constantly eatting?!

Mom2McKenna

My daughter is 17 weeks old and has yet to sleep through the night...she wants a bottle every few hours even when I feed her 6 oz and baby cereal at least once a day...she should be sleeping through the night or close to it but she wakes up every few hours to eat..what do I do to get her on a normal schedule?? I need help I'm a ftm..should I start only letting her eat every 5-6 hours even when she acts hungry?

Mom2McKenna

Well she has slept through the night like 10x but not for at least a month or longer..

Mom2McKenna

Bump

mam082711

Idk what will help, sorry but I'll bump for ya.

mom2be

http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/8-infant-sleep-facts-every-parent-should-know

Someone posted this website in another discussion. Hope it helps!

lily_glz

I would say feed her every 5 hrs.. my duaghter is 7 weeks old today and she eats 4 oz every 4 hrs. Only wakes up twice at night to eat. Or maybe its just a phase?

augustbaby

I wouldn't make her wait if she's hungry sooner....babies go into starvation mode if they wait too long ..they won't feel satisfied and will want to keep eating til sick.

Mom2McKenna

Maybe it could be because she is teething

mom2beof2

I went through this with my 1st daughter who is now 4yrs old. I have a 7 week old daughter also. My 4 yr old never slept through the night I tried everything I was so frustrated & thought I was doing something wrong. I talked to her Dr I got advice from my friends, my mom, my mil & my sister still nothing worked. I finally just decided to go with it & rest when she slept. Now with my 7 week old she sleeps through the night. I think every baby is different & I also think its because I'm more relaxed this time. I know what you're going through & I know its hard but just try & relax & rest whenever you can!! It does get easier it just takes time. Also maybe try keeping her up more during the day, maybe a warm bath at night with Lavender soap. I hope she sleeps through the night soon