Most professionals will blame poor sleep habits on
nighttime feeding routines / rituals.
Not exact matches
How important is the late night
feeding, and what importance does it play in
nighttime and daytime
routines / patterns?
Aside from the core elements (
feeding, diaper change, and pajamas), the elements you put into your baby's
nighttime routine are up to you.
You are overwhelmed with
nighttime feedings, changing diapers, adjusting to a new
routine and not to forget the postpartum healing your body is doing!
But
routine nighttime awakenings for changing and
feeding should be as quick and quiet as possible.
Set up a
nighttime routine bath, massage, book, song, swaddle,
feed etc. and put down awake so they can learn to self soothe.
Try to set a bed time, then have a bed time
routine: a longer than usual
feed to keep baby satisfied for longer, changing into a fresh diaper getting into
nighttime clothing (an all - in - one or romper is a good idea for the night), some quiet time, perhaps a lullaby or a reading / telling a story.