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I agree with Marcellus regarding the set routine but having a pattern does help. We follow the sleep, feed and play pattern and it has made all the difference. It allows you to be flexible with when and how long your baby sleeps and is awake because you're following his cues. But the great thing is you feel there is some sort of order in your day because you know what's coming next - not wondering if he is hungry or tired etc.
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i dont have any experience yet but the best info ive read so far on routines is from Child and Youth Health and says that every baby is different so no one thing will work for all babies and that the easiest routine to keep is one that is flexible but centres around the feed-play-sleep routine. skipping the play during the night. but all you can do is try different things and see wat works for your bub.
good luck! hope he settles down!
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My gorgeous easy going 5 month old has also turned into a devil. Hard to get to sleep during the day, not sleeping at night - same wake ups as your bub. And I think it's such a shock because he's always been an "easy" baby. I am at my wits end with sleep deprivation and not a lot of support so I've decided to co-sleep. Put him in his cot until he wakes for his first night feed about midnight-1 am or whatever and then from there sleep with him. Or wait until the unsettled part - the 3/4am thing which goes on and off until 7am and see how we go. I've done it a few times already and at least we are both in bed until 7am, even if I have to almost spoon him as comfort it's almost okay. I really hope it's a stage!
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