Why does my baby always wake at night for feeds?
All babies are unique and all have their own individual feeding needs. It's not unusual for a baby to want a night feed for the first three months at least. Their tummies are so tiny that they can't fit that much milk in! However, there are many other reasons why your baby might still be waking.
Possible reasons include:
- They could be thirsty or hungry
- Are they teething?
- Check the temperature of the room – are they too hot or too cold?
- Or maybe they just enjoy the warmth of your body and the comfort of your special cuddles at night
Breaking the pattern
Whether your baby really needs to wake during the night for feeds depends on their age. A newborn baby only has a very tiny tummy so they need to wake regularly to feed as they can't fit in so much milk at each feed.
But if your baby is older, they can start to grow out of it. You could try feeding your older baby more often or giving their last feed of the day as late as possible, just before you go to bed. Before you know it, you and your baby will hopefully be enjoying an uninterrupted night's sleep!