Do You Feed Baby When Sleep Training? (Plus 11 Tips)

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Have you ever wondered if you needed to feed your child during sleep training?

If your baby is physically capable of going all night without eating, it’s your decision if you want to continue nighttime feeds.

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Most babies aren’t going to be able to quit nighttime feeds cold turkey. They will need to wean over a period of days, weeks, or months.

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You Can Wean While Sleep Training

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Use Dream Feeding (or Sleep Feeding) to Your Advantage

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Not all sleep training methods encourage nighttime feeding. However, any sleep training method can be personalized and adjusted to fit your family’s sleep goals.

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Stressing About Feeding Baby During Sleep Training Will Backfire!

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Do You Feed Baby When Sleep Training? (Plus 11 Tips)

Have you ever wondered if you needed to feed your child during sleep training?

Keep reading for tips and things to know when considering feeding and sleep training!

If your baby is physically capable of going all night without eating, it’s your decision if you want to continue nighttime feeds.

Most babies aren’t going to be able to quit nighttime feeds cold turkey. They will need to wean over a period of days, weeks, or months.

– Babies have tiny tummies. They need frequent feeds to get enough calories to grow! – Getting adequate nutritional and caloric intake during the day is a lot of work for babies, even once they start solid foods. – Babies like eating at night because it means more cuddle time with you.

You Can Wean While Sleep Training

Use Dream Feeding (or Sleep Feeding) to Your Advantage

Not all sleep training methods encourage nighttime feeding. However, any sleep training method can be personalized and adjusted to fit your family’s sleep goals.

Stressing About Feeding Baby During Sleep Training Will Backfire!

So if you’re worried that nighttime feeds will become a problem, they will.

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