18-month-old baby nighttime feeding women's club?

For an 18-month-old baby, nighttime feeding has generally become more of a habit, not a need. At this age, stomach capacity is such that it can comfortably get through the night with what it eats during the day. If your baby's weight, overall health, and daytime feeding are normal, waking up at night and asking for breast or bottle is usually not hunger, but a learned habit to fall back asleep during sleep cycle transitions.

The truth: A healthy 18-month-old doesn't need nighttime feeding and can sleep through. If your baby still wants to feed at night, this is routine, not need; it's possible to gradually reduce and stop. For example, you can reduce the amount you give at night by 15-30 ml each night or try giving water for a few nights. You don't have to stop it all at once, but the worry that 'they will be hungry' is generally unnecessary.

If nighttime wakenings have increased, it's also good to check if there's a new tooth, a mild illness, or changes in the daytime routine. If it doesn't improve within a few weeks, you can also discuss with your pediatrician whether there's a neurological or reflux-related issue.

Note: This information is not medical advice; please consult your doctor about medications and doses.