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\"Feedings<\/a>Hungry or dinner bell?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Babies may wake up because they are hungry <\/strong><\/em>– or – because they are used to eating<\/strong><\/em> constantly. Once again, moderation is the key. Here’s why…<\/span><\/p>\n

More is less when it comes to feedings and sleep:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don’t feed them too often through the night<\/strong><\/em> in an attempt to force them to sleep<\/strong><\/em> or they may learn this rhythm and wake up<\/strong><\/em> expecting to eat in response to the constant feedings – not because they’re hungry. <\/span><\/p>\n

The point at which you choose to feed your baby in their nightly routine is important and can help them sleep, but extra unnecessary feedings<\/strong><\/em> to force them to sleep can ultimately disrupt longer periods of healthy sleep<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Just right hits the spot and promotes healthy sleep:<\/span><\/h3>\n

On the other hand, don’t try to get them to sleep through the night by not feeding them in the middle of the night. <\/span><\/p>\n

If they wake up hungry<\/strong><\/em> – feed them<\/strong><\/em> and put them back to bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay attention to your baby’s needs and check with your health care provider<\/strong><\/em> to find what feeding frequency they recommend.<\/span><\/p>\n

Crying isn’t always about being hungry:<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your baby keeps waking up and you’ve just fed them – this may be a sign<\/strong><\/em> that there is something else going on like painful gas<\/strong><\/em>, illness<\/strong><\/em> or colic<\/strong><\/em>. <\/span>Check with your health care provider.<\/span><\/p>\n

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