My baby is five months old and still not sleeping a full night!

Postnatal, Your questions

Marie, why is my five-month-old still waking up every two or three hours at night? I am still breastfeeding, but I find it difficult… very tired! How can I change the situation? From an exhausted mom, Annie


One of the most challenging parts of being a parent is when your baby wakes up at night. When you sleep less, you become less tolerant and have tons of questions and concerns. For more information, please read Babies Crying at Night. I looked at the problem and shared some advice about things you can do to improve the situation.

 

Talk soon,

Marie
The Baby Expert

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