So here's the deal. Elliott is a great self soother and has always been on a sleep schedule. He does go to bed a tad early at 7pm but that's only because we can't keep him up past that. Our routine:
5:20 pick up from daycare
6:00 dinner
6:30 bath
7:00 book & bed
I give him a bottle somewhere during that time. Sometimes it's right before bed but not always. I have read that mom's shouldn't nurse or give a bottle right before bed so I tend to mix it up. Elliott was breastfed exclusively for 6 months and now he has formula and lots of solids. He goes to sleep like a champ on his own and in his own bed. Then he wakes up 3 hours later and wants a bottle then again 3-4 hours later. We've tried the controled cry method and it works it really does but it doesnt last long a couple of days at most. Then some nights he surprises me and sleeps through but mostly he's still up every 3-4 hours.
I really didn't think I would still be going through this at 10 months old. What do you mommies do? At this point I figure he will grow out of it eventually but I also think we could both use the sleep! Plus I like the idea of Elliott learning how to self sooth in the middle of the night. Tips! Please and thank you!
