From feeding at night to 12 hours of sleep in a week- Meet Nylah - 18 Months old

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Nylah, at 18 months old, used to wake up every 2-3 hours at night, needing a feeding to fall back asleep. As a breastfeeding baby, she had gotten used to being nursed to sleep.

Nylah's parents wanted help to improve her sleep so that she could snooze through the night without constant wake-ups. During the day, when her dad was around, they also wished to make her short naps longer.

First, we checked Nylah's sleep environment and found that adding blackout blinds in her room made a big difference. We also worked on adjusting her daily routine, giving her dad simple guidelines for when she should be awake and asleep.

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Looking at what Nylah ate was really important too. We made sure she had three good meals a day with protein and good carbs. After looking at how much milk she drank during the day, we figured she could do without night feeds. We gave her mom a plan to reduce night feeds slowly and shared some calming tricks to help her settle on her own.

The changes had a quick and wonderful effect on Nylah's sleep. She soon stopped waking up at night. In just a few days, with a full tummy and some soothing techniques, she was sleeping a solid 12 hours every night. Even if she did wake up, she could put herself back to sleep. Mom didn't need to feed her at night anymore, and Nylah seemed happier and more energetic during the day.

Interestingly, this positive shift affected the family routine. Nylah's dad, who was initially more laid-back about schedules, now understood how much a consistent routine could help. He became very particular about bedtimes and naps, and it made a big difference.

In the end, by making simple changes in food and routine, Nylah became a fantastic sleeper, bringing more peace and energy to her family.

 

 

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