DH wants me to give DD formula at night :((

[Miss.September]

Hi Olive,

DD was doing the same thing, waking 3 - 4 times a night so out of desperation, I tried a bottle of formula at around 8pm, followed by a later BF and she slept through. She wakes occassionally now, but nothing like it was before we gave her the bottle. Every baby is different, so maybe its worth giving it a try to see if it makes any difference for you. My DD didn't seem to get any sort of tummy ache or reflux with it and we all got loads more sleep, so it worked for me.

Hope you can get some sleep soon

Corelly

[StrawberryMumma]

Hey Olive

You know what, you would probably find that even if you offered a bottle of formula at that age, she might well refuse it! (due to taste and the fact that it's not you).
I'm sure it wouldn't be the magical cure anyway.

Really hope she starts sleeping through very soon xxx

[Ginger]

We tried it with Lewis when he was about this age and it did nothing. total waste of money...oh and i agree with others, it smelt disgusting and he hated it. don't waste your time and energy on it. i bet she starts sleeping better once she starts walking mate. xoxo

[Olive]

thanks everyone!

jungle as always you said just beautifully, thanks mate!!

i see for all the responces that it rare for it to work, nothing has been mentioned yet tonight, so will see how tonight goes, i did go and look but couldnt bare to even tough the stuff!!

[AliBaby]

I think do what you want Olive. xo
She is breastfed even if you did decide to formula feed so it's not like she's not receiving the benefits of breastfeeding. If she was exclusively breastfed and 4 months old, that's one thing, but she's on solids and breastfed through the day.

I am pretty passionate about breastfeeding, but I am also passionate about sleep, especially if the deprivation is starting to be overwhelming. I think this is also about what you need - DD2 can sleep during the day if she is unsettled at night, but you can't. xo

:yeahthat: I have to spread the love to Nelle. Do what you want hun. You know DD best.

I do both, DD's sleep is the same regardless of which she has. It doesnt give her a tummy ache though if she does have formula.

Are you going to try cows milk after she turns one? Seeming she is almost there you could completely skip formula.

Of course its up to you but just thinking its not long until she is over one so no point starting formula if she wont be on it for long IYKWIM.

Hope sleep improves

Maybe its those pesky teeth??

[Kmn]

Have you tried giving her yoghurt or avocado or some other filling thing for supper? That might be as effective as a bottle and a lot less emotive.

[maz]

V was only BF until 4 weeks and then FF from then on.....she didnt satart sleeping thor\\rough until well after 2
M was BF until 7 1/2months and yes he had a top up of formula at night in the end and he slept 15 hours.

I really dont think it matters if you BF or FF...if your baby wants some TLC though the night their going to let you know. Hasnt DH realised every child is differnet and cause of that their need's are different?

hon. Follow your gutt..its hasnt told you wrong yet

[Olive]

well she slept better last night, im trying to teach her the joys of tummy sleeping! woke after 4 hours then 6 hours, i made the mistake of telling DH this morning that when i fed her at 4.30 her tummy was rumbling , but if shes like me my metabolism is quick so it wont matter what i feed her!

[Jennifer13]

4:30am is pretty close to when my DD was waking up for her first bf at M's age, even though she was a good sleeper, so I wouldn't think that's necessarily uncommon? I tried to cuddle DD until 5am and draw out the first feed until then when she was little (for my sake). This is how we ended up partially co-sleeping!

I know this is a good night for you, if you can replicate whatever you did, maybe that will help? On the other hand, perhaps this is a sign that she's getting better and eventually will do this often.

[Smoke Jaguar]

I wouldn't bother with formula at this age - formula isn't really needed after 12 months, so why introduce it so late into the piece? It's not for nutrition (cos your boobs are taking care of that if solids aren't filling those gaps) and if it's comfort she wants then why toy with what's going into her belly? That's a bandaid that anecdotally won't even stick. DH's hear all sorts of things, usually from other DH's who aren't first hand experiencing the wakings, either, so he needs to trust you and your instinct with this one.
My two are both BF, DS is still feeding and some nights will sleep through, others he will come to my bed for snuggles and babu. Giving him a banana won't 'cure' him from wanting me when he's feeling anxious or in need of reassurance.
If your DH wants to help, tell him he can explore other options and ideas as if formula didn't exist, because it's akin to changing the oil in your car when the fan belt's squeaking, i.e. two different events when the oil may not even need changing

[black_rose]

If she is on solids introduce a suppertime meal or a bigger dinner, DD2 was the same and it was driving me crazy, she refused formula but loved the extra food, she is finally sleeping through again.