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Transitioning to baby's room
We bedshare with DS2, he'll be 10 months in a few days and I'm not sure if it's time to start transitioning to his own room, any tips on how to do it or if it's too early? He ebfeeds so I think that will make the whole transition harder  DS1 started sleeping on his own room by 5 months and he was a formula baby, for him it was a pretty smooth transition, but this one I have a feeling it'll be harder 
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I had a really hard time with my second. First was ebf,didn't sttn till she was weaned at 16 months but always slept in her crib aside from feedings. My second was in the bassinet a looong time, then slept a little in the crib but never lasted long in there and always ended up in my bed, often by 11 or 12. I tried numerous times every way I could think of to get her to stay in her crib but for months nothing helped. Same as my first, at 16 months with the help of a brief cio she started sttn. Only difference is she still nurses lots but that age was key for both my girls for some reason. I would try if that's what you want and see how it goes. Even before dd2 sttn in the crib I could usually sooth her back to sleep once or twice before bringing hey in my bed to keep her in there a little longer.
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Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
When we transitioned our children in their room at about 7 weeks we started with having them sleep in their cribs for naps. That seemed to work well.
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My 11 month old is ebf and has slept in her own room since she was 9 weeks old.
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
Posted by MrsT809
I had a really hard time with my second. First was ebf,didn't sttn till she was weaned at 16 months but always slept in her crib aside from feedings. My second was in the bassinet a looong time, then slept a little in the crib but never lasted long in there and always ended up in my bed, often by 11 or 12. I tried numerous times every way I could think of to get her to stay in her crib but for months nothing helped. Same as my first, at 16 months with the help of a brief cio she started sttn. Only difference is she still nurses lots but that age was key for both my girls for some reason. I would try if that's what you want and see how it goes. Even before dd2 sttn in the crib I could usually sooth her back to sleep once or twice before bringing hey in my bed to keep her in there a little longer.
I see. I feel that it's pretty much gonna be the same thing with DS2. I know I'll be going to his room several times to nurse him and doing it in the middle of the night it's gonna be the hardest part! I wanna stick with the transitioning part once I start though. Did ur DDs wake up several times at night?
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My oldest would wake between one and about a hundred times a night. I would bring her to my bed to feed her and then put her back in the crib. It was rough. My second I could sooth with a song or some patting on the back but after one or two wakes I'd bring her to my bed and feed her and she'd stay there so I really couldn't even tell you how many times she'd feed after that bc I tried not to pay attention! Probably one or two during the night and then she'd often cluster around 5am for a while before wed get up for the day
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Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Dd2 is ebf and she's slept through the night since 6 weeks. No cluster feeding. No formula. No middle of the night nursing. It's more about the baby, than formula vs ebf. And at 10 months waking every 2 hours is a lot, ebf or not.
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
If you don't want to co sleep them it's never too early
If you want him in his own room them I would start ASAP
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Different babies different patterns. I did the same thing for both of my sons and the outcome was different. I have breastfeed and formula fed both and again different results. Not everything is about breastfeeding.
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Transitioning to baby's room
Maybe DS wil sleep better being in his crib because he can move more freely without being (I am assuming) between 2 people. Maybe he needs a little more room.
Not judging just a suggestion.
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Different babies different patterns. I did the same thing for both of my sons and the outcome was different. I have breastfeed and formula fed both and again different results. Not everything is about breastfeeding.
My ebf baby slept longer earlier than my formula fed baby.
And I agree with pp. he will probably sleep better if he had his own bed and own space and quiet
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Posted by soontobemommyof2
Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Dd2 is ebf and she's slept through the night since 6 weeks. No cluster feeding. No formula. No middle of the night nursing. It's more about the baby, than formula vs ebf. And at 10 months waking every 2 hours is a lot, ebf or not.
Lucky u! The majority of the bfeeding moms that I know personally and through my mommy groups have babies that wake up several times throughout the night! It's a pain having to wake up many times at night, but the fact that It's actually normal for nursing babies to do so, makes it less hard, plus I know he won't be doing this forever. There's an article that covers this, I'll see if I can find it...
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Different babies different patterns. I did the same thing for both of my sons and the outcome was different. I have breastfeed and formula fed both and again different results. Not everything is about breastfeeding.
Def not everything is about bfeeding but I've learned it does have something (not everything) to do with it.
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Maybe DS wil sleep better being in his crib because he can move more freely without being (I am assuming) between 2 people. Maybe he needs a little more room.
Not judging just a suggestion.
No offense taken 
It can make sense but he's done it even when it's just the 2 of us in the bed. I'll def try ur suggestion once we move to our new home, which should be in a few days. Maybe being in a different environment will help 
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If you don't want to co sleep them it's never too early
If you want him in his own room them I would start ASAP
Agree. I mean I don't mind too much but at the same time I'm afraid that the longer I'll wait, the harder it'll get.
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Can't seem to find the article I'd originally read but this one is a good one too
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Re: Transitioning to baby's room
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Posted by Mara1017
Transitioning into a babies own room has nothing to do whether you are breastfeeding or not so the fact that your first was formula fed and the second is breastfed is irrelevant.
It is relevant, at least to me, when they have different night eating habits, DS1 had 1 or 2 bottles (the most) throughout the night, around this age they were 6 to 7 oz of formula each. DS2 cluster feeds at night, less quantity per feed than DS1 and more often (he's still waking up every 2 or 3 hrs. Plus formula tends to be more dense than bm. Also he's a light sleeper but that def has nothing to do with the type of milk he drinks.
Dd2 is ebf and she's slept through the night since 6 weeks. No cluster feeding. No formula. No middle of the night nursing. It's more about the baby, than formula vs ebf. And at 10 months waking every 2 hours is a lot, ebf or not.
Lucky u! The majority of the bfeeding moms that I know personally and through my mommy groups have babies that wake up several times throughout the night! It's a pain having to wake up many times at night, but the fact that It's actually normal for nursing babies to do so, makes it less hard, plus I know he won't be doing this forever. There's an article that covers this, I'll see if I can find it...
I wish my Formula fed baby had gotten the memo about that because she was up every 2 hours until after 6 months old!
It was exhausting!
The formula did nothing to help her sleep through the night, that is for sure!
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Found the article!
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Your DS is probably cluster feeding because he's used to having his food source right there and can eat all night. Our Ped said at 6 months babies (bf or formula) should be able to go 6-7 hours at night with no feedings.
I EBF and my DD was in her crib in her own room by 4 months. She did wake up a lot between 4 and 8 months, but at around 7 months I started to cut down on the number of feedings at night and would have my DH go into soothe her. By 8 months she was sleeping 10-12 hours at night and was still being EBF.
What about for naps where does DS sleep? I would start with naps if he isn't already sleeping in his crib and go from there. At 10 months if you are giving him table food during the day he shouldn't have to be waking so many times to eat at night and is probably looking more for comfort. You may need DH to step in and comfort him so he doesn't always expect to be nursed. The first few nights may be hard, but you never know he may like more space and will actually sleep better on his own!
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Your DS is probably cluster feeding because he's used to having his food source right there and can eat all night. Our Ped said at 6 months babies (bf or formula) should be able to go 6-7 hours at night with no feedings.
I EBF and my DD was in her crib in her own room by 4 months. She did wake up a lot between 4 and 8 months, but at around 7 months I started to cut down on the number of feedings at night and would have my DH go into soothe her. By 8 months she was sleeping 10-12 hours at night and was still being EBF.
What about for naps where does DS sleep? I would start with naps if he isn't already sleeping in his crib and go from there. At 10 months if you are giving him table food during the day he shouldn't have to be waking so many times to eat at night and is probably looking more for comfort. You may need DH to step in and comfort him so he doesn't always expect to be nursed. The first few nights may be hard, but you never know he may like more space and will actually sleep better on his own!
Naps happen in his playpen or my bed, I know, my fault
 . I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again. I'm afraid to cut feedings though, even if they're short ones, because I'm afraid my supply will be compromised.
I'll def try sticking to the plan of keeping him in his own crib, in his own room once we move, continue feeding if he needs it and then see how it goes, hopefully it'll be enough
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Posted by Summergrl14
Your DS is probably cluster feeding because he's used to having his food source right there and can eat all night. Our Ped said at 6 months babies (bf or formula) should be able to go 6-7 hours at night with no feedings.
I EBF and my DD was in her crib in her own room by 4 months. She did wake up a lot between 4 and 8 months, but at around 7 months I started to cut down on the number of feedings at night and would have my DH go into soothe her. By 8 months she was sleeping 10-12 hours at night and was still being EBF.
What about for naps where does DS sleep? I would start with naps if he isn't already sleeping in his crib and go from there. At 10 months if you are giving him table food during the day he shouldn't have to be waking so many times to eat at night and is probably looking more for comfort. You may need DH to step in and comfort him so he doesn't always expect to be nursed. The first few nights may be hard, but you never know he may like more space and will actually sleep better on his own!
Naps happen in his playpen or my bed, I know, my fault
. I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again. I'm afraid to cut feedings though, even if they're short ones, because I'm afraid my supply will be compromised.
I'll def try sticking to the plan of keeping him in his own crib, in his own room once we move, continue feeding if he needs it and then see how it goes, hopefully it'll be enough
Nursing for a minute or 2 and falling asleep is not bc he's hungry. It's bc he doesn't know how to self sooth bc you never let him.
As for your supply. Do you want a supply big enough to nurse every 2 hours? Your supply will go by what your ds needs.
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Naps happen in his playpen or my bed, I know, my fault
. I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again. I'm afraid to cut feedings though, even if they're short ones, because I'm afraid my supply will be compromised.
I'll def try sticking to the plan of keeping him in his own crib, in his own room once we move, continue feeding if he needs it and then see how it goes, hopefully it'll be enough
Nursing for a minute or 2 and falling asleep is not bc he's hungry. It's bc he doesn't know how to self sooth bc you never let him.
As for your supply. Do you want a supply big enough to nurse every 2 hours? Your supply will go by what your ds needs.
For someone whose DD has always sttn, u seem to know a lot about night wakings and bfeeding. Did u experience that with ur other lo?
Totally agree about producing exactly why my ds2 needs, the thing is that if some of those night feedings are due to hunger, I don't wanna cut on that, possibly compromise my supply (just like the articles mentioned) just so I can sleep train through self soothing. Also a baby doesn't need much time to satisfy hunger at his age when nursing.
Ahh I wish it was easier but I'll try some of the suggestions given in this thread about the transitioning-to-his-own-room part 
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Naps happen in his playpen or my bed, I know, my fault
. I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again. I'm afraid to cut feedings though, even if they're short ones, because I'm afraid my supply will be compromised.
I'll def try sticking to the plan of keeping him in his own crib, in his own room once we move, continue feeding if he needs it and then see how it goes, hopefully it'll be enough
Nursing for a minute or 2 and falling asleep is not bc he's hungry. It's bc he doesn't know how to self sooth bc you never let him.
As for your supply. Do you want a supply big enough to nurse every 2 hours? Your supply will go by what your ds needs.
For someone whose DD has always sttn, u seem to know a lot about night wakings and bfeeding. Did u experience that with ur other lo?
Totally agree about producing exactly why my ds2 needs, the thing is that if some of those night feedings are due to hunger, I don't wanna cut on that, possibly compromise my supply (just like the articles mentioned) just so I can sleep train through self soothing. Also a baby doesn't need much time to satisfy hunger at his age when nursing.
Ahh I wish it was easier but I'll try some of the suggestions given in this thread about the transitioning-to-his-own-room part
You actually said it yourself.
"I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again."
And yes, it's for comfort. And just bc my ebf dd sttn at 6 weeks, doesn't mean I don't know about nursing for comfort. Nursing for a minute and falling asleep is comfort nursing and used to sooth. Which at 10 months old they should know how to self sooth. A 10 month old, on table food (baby led weaning since 6 months in your case) shouldn't need the calories from feedings every 2 hours throughout the night.
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Naps happen in his playpen or my bed, I know, my fault
. I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again. I'm afraid to cut feedings though, even if they're short ones, because I'm afraid my supply will be compromised.
I'll def try sticking to the plan of keeping him in his own crib, in his own room once we move, continue feeding if he needs it and then see how it goes, hopefully it'll be enough
Nursing for a minute or 2 and falling asleep is not bc he's hungry. It's bc he doesn't know how to self sooth bc you never let him.
As for your supply. Do you want a supply big enough to nurse every 2 hours? Your supply will go by what your ds needs.
For someone whose DD has always sttn, u seem to know a lot about night wakings and bfeeding. Did u experience that with ur other lo?
Totally agree about producing exactly why my ds2 needs, the thing is that if some of those night feedings are due to hunger, I don't wanna cut on that, possibly compromise my supply (just like the articles mentioned) just so I can sleep train through self soothing. Also a baby doesn't need much time to satisfy hunger at his age when nursing.
Ahh I wish it was easier but I'll try some of the suggestions given in this thread about the transitioning-to-his-own-room part
You actually said it yourself.
"I was actually suspecting he night feeds for comfort, maybe not all the times but at least a couple because he nurses for like a minute or 2 and then fall asleep again."
And yes, it's for comfort. And just bc my ebf dd sttn at 6 weeks, doesn't mean I don't know about nursing for comfort. Nursing for a minute and falling asleep is comfort nursing and used to sooth. Which at 10 months old they should know how to self sooth. A 10 month old, on table food (baby led weaning since 6 months in your case) shouldn't need the calories from feedings every 2 hours throughout the night.
Yes, I said at least a couple of times, not every single time he wakes up. I'm sorry, I don't agree with a 10 month old should know how to self sooth, self soothing sometimes happens sooner and sometimes happens later, there are times that won't even happen til even early toddlerhood, that's one of the milestones that doesn't necessarily happen early on for all babies. This is a common misunderstanding, I actually believed the same thing as u until my current pediatrician shared medical info about that with me. I don't know if u have gone through this with ur other lo but believe me, it sucks waking up several times because of a crying baby. But I t gives me comfort knowing it won't happen forever, lol! One thing is for sure though, sleep training is def not for me, I'd never be able to do it.
Regarding blw, babies get most of their calories from bm or formula, def not from food, same goes for nutrients. What a baby consume when doing blw, wouldn't be able to hold them throughout the night, this is one of the reasons why bm/formula is and should be the main source of food for babies.
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