Hi mamas...
Took DS to the pedi yesterday for his one month check-up, and accidentally admitted that we are co-sleeping (I hadn't told her before because I didn't want to hear the lecture). She seemed ok with it but told me that because he is almost 5 weeks, we should try cutting back on it now so that we don't have to struggle with sleep training in a couple of months. I agreed and brought the Rock n Play into the bedroom last night. Big mistake trying it on a weeknight!! He only slept in it for about 20 minutes and woke up wanting to comfort nurse, so I caved and brought him into the bed for the night. When he's sleeping with us, he can go 3-4 hours in between feedings. Anyone have any tips on how to wean off of co-sleeping? I have the issue with the Rock n Play during the day too - DS will sleep in my arms for 2-3 hours but only about 20 minutes at a time in the Rock n Play. On a rare occasion, he will take a long nap, but it's like 2% of the time that will happen. How can I get him to start sleeping in the Rock n Play more?
Pedi also mentioned that I should start trying to space out his feedings during the day to 2-3 hours so that he doesn't become a "snacker" - the problem is, he already is one. He will eat for 10 minutes, fall asleep for 20, want more, fall asleep...he grazes almost all day. How can I start stretching the feedings out, or is this even necessary at his age? I thought he was supposed to start going a couple of hours on his own at some point. Anyone have any advice?? I don't want to set myself (or him) up for any unnecessary headaches in the future.