Babies Born September 2006 #29

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shell - dreamfeeding: I agree with Maz, give it a go and see how she goes with it. Unfortunately with Nina it throws her routine out the window, so I just go along with whatever she wants. But I do know many people have success with it.
With her waking at the same time each night, it could be that she's gotten herself into that habit? I believe from 6 months you can try and drop that feed. From what I've been told, when they wake at that time, try and settle them any other way without feeding them. But I think it's suggested to wait until 6 months before doing this ... someone correct me if I'm wrong. Nina wakes at 12.30 & 3.30 every night, so once she's 6 months I'm going to give it a go.
I've been thinking about her not wanting to sleep at night, but sleeping ok during the day and have come up with this ...
* nightlight. Does she have one on? If not maybe keep it on all night. She might not want to go to sleep at night cause she doesn't know where she is??
* temperature. Is she too hot or too cold maybe? Although Nina can sleep without the a/c, she prefers to sleep snugged up under the blanket, so we have the a/c on for her.
* Have you tried leaving your unwashed t-shirt on her cot mattress so she can smell you and think your close by?

umm ... can't think of anything else ATM. But too late. You've probably tried all of these. Can anyone else think of ideas?

maz - bugger!!! I've been thinking lots about having another and starting to really like the idea. Although I'm enjoying working ATM, can't see myself working for too long. I love being at home playing mum.

ETA:
belle - we've had to resort to giving Nina panadol as the others just aren't working ATM.