On the road to parenting, new parents will always encounter various challenges, one of which is the problem of baby's night feeding.
Many babies have the habit of eating night milk, but frequent night feeding not only affects the quality of your baby's sleep, but may also have adverse effects on your baby's health. So, what are the reactions of the baby, and parents should consider quitting night milk?
1. The baby wakes up frequently at night and cries
If your baby wakes up frequently during the night crying and asks for feeding, it could be a sign that your baby is too dependent on night feeding.
Normal growth and development requires adequate sleep, and frequent night awakenings will affect the quality of your baby's sleep, which in turn will affect your baby's physical development and immunity. At this time, parents can consider gradually reducing the frequency of night feeds to help their babies establish good sleep habits.
Second, the baby's weight gain is slow
If your baby's weight gain is slow or even stagnant over a period of time, it may be related to frequent night feeding.
The nutrients in night milk are relatively low and cannot meet the needs of your baby's growth and development. Parents can observe the baby's weight gain, and if any abnormalities are found, they should adjust the feeding method in time, increase the amount of feeding during the day, and reduce the frequency of night feeding.
3. There is a problem with the baby's teeth
As your baby gets older, baby teeth will gradually erupt. If your baby still eats frequent night feeds during the eruption of baby teeth, it may lead to poor tooth development and even tooth decay.
Parents can take their baby to the dentist for regular check-ups, and at the same time pay attention to the baby's oral health and adjust the feeding method in a timely manner.
Fourth, the baby's interest in complementary food increases
When your baby starts to show a strong interest in complementary foods, it means that your baby's sense of taste and digestive system have gradually matured and can gradually reduce their dependence on breast milk or formula.
At this time, parents can add a variety of complementary foods in a timely manner to meet the nutritional needs of their babies, while gradually reducing the frequency of night feeding.
In short, frequent night feeding is not a good phenomenon, and parents should adjust the feeding method in a timely manner according to the actual situation of the baby. When your baby has frequent night awakenings and crying, slow weight gain, dental problems, or increased interest in complementary foods, it's time to consider quitting night milk. In the process of quitting night milk, parents should guide patiently, gradually reduce the number of night milk, help the baby establish a good work and rest and eating habits, and lay a solid foundation for the healthy growth of the baby.