Is Sleeping Through the Night Really Possible for a Baby?
I would love to specifically address one issue that is near and dear to my heart, “sleeping through the night” a phenomenon that some babies seem to be doing. You are probably wondering, is it really possible? Can my baby really do that? What exactly is sleeping through the night? How do I do that? Do I need a specialist to come in and do it for me or can I do it on my own? I have had consultations with parents who have had 7 and 8 month old babies who are still getting up one or two times a night for a feeding. I have also had parents of 2 and 3 year olds calling me because their toddlers are still getting up at night. What is going on? They certainly do not need to be eating during the night. They should be getting all the required ounces and nutrition during the day. The nighttime awakenings are just a habit they have gotten into and have successfully convinced their parents that they n...