My 11-month-old still wants milk at night: how do I reduce night feeding?
⚡ Short answer: At 11 months, night feeding can be gradually reduced: wait a few minutes before responding, soothe without milk first, gradually reduce amounts; if not mom, have partner respond instead.
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11 aylık bebek annesi · Feeding
My 11-month-old still nurses 2-3 times at night. Should I reduce night feeding, how?
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Waking 2-3 times at night at 11 months is exhausting, but it's possible to reduce it. At this age, most babies can go 6-8 hours without feeding; many of these wakenings may be habit rather than hunger.
Here's how to reduce: when he wakes, instead of offering milk right away, wait a minute or two and try to soothe him with patting or your voice. If he truly seems hungry after a few minutes, then offer milk. If he's nursing, you can gradually shorten the duration each night (reduce by a few minutes). If bottle-fed, you can reduce the amount by 15-20 ml every few days.
Some babies wake out of habit because they associate mom/nursing with sleep—sometimes having your partner (if you have one) respond instead can break this pattern since your baby won't smell the milk.
Give it 2-3 weeks; if there's no improvement or if weight gain is affected, check with your pediatrician.
Note: This information is not medical advice; for medication and dosing questions, please consult your doctor.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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