- My triplets are four months old by adjusted age. They are feeding
every four hours but not sleeping through the night. Why?
Rule one governing nighttime sleep: do not lengthen the time between
daytime feedings until your babies are sleeping at least nine to ten hours
at night. They need their feedings every three hours during the day. This
helps them to distinguish night from day. Also, it assures that all
nutritional needs are being met. A basic three-hour routine right now will
get your triplets on the right track. - My three-month-old has been sleeping through the night for several
weeks. Now she is starting to wake up during the night. Why is this
happening, and what should I do?
This is fairly typical. Probably she is going through a growth spurt.
For the next couple of days, add a feeding or two to her routine. If she is
on a 3½- to 4-hour schedule, go back to three hours between feedings for
a portion of the daily routine. This situation is temporary. However, look
for a reoccurrence at six months. It could also be a prelude to your child’s
need for additional nutrition. Check with your pediatrician concerning
when your baby should start on cereal. - My baby is three and a half months old and is not napping well for
her third nap. What should I do?
At this age, if your baby is getting a short third nap each day, just
make sure the other two are 1½ to 2 hours long. If she sleeps 30 to 45
minutes for the third nap, that’s okay. That is enough to get her through
the evening. - My baby has been gaining weight just fine, but now at four months
he is not gaining at the same rate. Is this cause for concern?
If you are seeing a steady decrease in the rate of weight gain, it may
be. It could signal the inception of a serious medical condition or
possibly your child is not getting enough food to grow on. While the first
condition must be diagnosed by your doctor, the second can be checked
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