everybody going on about there ff babies sttn

[Here_we_go]

My son bf until he was about 4 months and then was ff because of me working. HE didn't sleep through the night until he was about 6 months old. He had his days and nights mixed up for the longest time and then still woke up for at least 2 feedings I HATED waking up to bottle feed, I really missed bfing him

My daughter has slept through the night since about 8 weeks old. She is EBF.

I don't think it has anything to do with formula or breast, it has to do with the child!

 

[iwantabub]

If bf babies don't Sttn as well as ff babies do u think they're meant to be Sttn at a young age?

This is what my doc told me anyway... That Sttn isn't important because babies are meant to get in their own routine and BM is the most natural thing u can give em so whatever they do on BM is usually the right thing!

Every baby is different...

But again my mw warned me not to get into the trap of thinking Sttn was a good thing.

 

[jessicaR4bbit]

STTN is not necessary or important developmentally. As long as the baby can differentiate between night and day (circadian rhythm) and sleeps well enough so that they are happy, alert and meeting milestones. This is what my doctor told me and it makes sense.

 

[susannah14]

My EBF baby started STTN at 7 weeks old. We've only had a few blips here and there (sleep regressions that have nothing to do with BF or FF) and he's continued to STTN.

 

[XJessicaX]

I would say that as breast milk is easier to digest then BF babies do on average STTN later than FF babies do.

Babies are babies for such a short period of time that I would rather provide the absolute gold standard of nutrition and be woken for it because I have the rest of my life to sleep!

 

[starlight2801]

I think people make to much of a big thing about STTN and I have to agree with all PP's who have said introducing formula doesn't make STTN a given.

I have a friend who FF from day one and her boy didn't sleep through the night until he was just gone 2 and even now he starts the day between 4.30 and 5am. I have another friend who breast feeds and her boy STTN at 14 weeks.

My son wakes 2-3 times per night at the minute and although I love the mommy time I have a toddler to run around after too and I can't pretend I'm not shattered. I certainly wouldn't entertain the idea of switching to formula though. If my boy is going to wake up to feed its far easier to pop him on the boob than to have to go warm a bottle.

I just keep telling myself its not forever and try to enjoy the nice things about night feeds ie the precious one to one bonding time with my son x

 

[kezziek]

Yeah I agree that it's just down to the individual baby.

My first was ff and sttn (12hrs) consistently from 12 weeks old. My second was EBF and Sttn 12hrs consistently from 10 weeks. It might be genetics as all the babies in the family have been around 8-14weeks with sttn.

It is hard though when all your friends ff and have good sleepers but I can assure you I know plenty who don't. My EBF has always been easier to settle and more content too x

 

[OmiOmen]

I think people place too much emphasis on babies needing to STTN because of convenience rather than what the baby needs. My oldest son STTN for the fist time at 21 months old which was 3 days after we stopped BF'ing and it was definitely because he had stopped waking for comfort feeds and although at the time I hated not getting any sleep in the long run I am glad I got close to my goal of BF'ing until 2 years. I fully expect my second son, who already sleeps better then my eldest ever did, not to STTN for a long time and maybe not until I wean him. The benefits of breast milk out way a good nights sleep in my personal opinion.

FI know it is easier said then done but try to feel confident in your decision and try and ignore the negative breastfeeding comments.

 

[JenJen80]

My LO has been sleeping through the night since 6 weeks and she is EBF. Both OH and I were both STTN at 6 weeks too.

 

[aliss]

My FF baby didn't sttn until 23 months.

My BF baby does not sttn and shows no signs of it happening soon. Oh well, that's life. People get so hung up on this bottles and routines and sleeping through blah blah blah, just let babies be babies, they will do what they want when ready. I've seen EBF sttn from 3 weeks and then mine FF at 2 years, c'est la vie.

 

[minties]

I don't know any babies or toddlers who STTN in real life, no matter how they are fed. Neither of mine STTN, nor does my cousin (3.5 years old, FF since 7 months), neither does my neices son who is 2.

Thomas did VERY briefly around 23 months...it didn't last long.

My neighbour has a 16 month old and a 6 week old, both FF and neither have ever slept through.

 

[lunawaffles]

FF babies take longer to digest the formula, so that's probably why they can go longer through the night I guess. I do FF at night and BF during the day due to a lack in supply, long story, and my son is only 6 weeks old and he slept for 6 hours once and I woke up in panic -.- You're breastfeeding and doing the more difficult but better choice, so even though it's hard, hang in there. Sorry I don't have any answers. But good luck to you and your little one!

 

[snowfia]

I hate this. Yes they can do but only because formula isn't as easy to digest as breastmilk so they feel fuller for longer. But I know a 2 year old who was FF who still doesn't sleep through.. They're all different.

My LO still woke up for a few feeds per night at 14 months. I cut them down and made sure at least once per night I'd get her back to sleep without a feed. After a couple of weeks she went without a feed and then sttn.