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How to wean night feeds and help your baby sleep through the night
For the first few months of your baby’s life, nighttime feeds are a completely normal (and necessary) part of their routine. In those early weeks, newborns wake frequently to eat because their tiny tummies can’t hold much milk at once. But as your baby grows, their sleep patterns shift, and their nutritional needs evolve. At some point, you may start to wonder: Does my baby still need these night feeds, or are they waking out of habit?
The truth is, there’s no universal “right time” to drop nighttime feeds—every baby is different. Some will naturally start sleeping through the night earlier, while others may need more parental guidance to get there.
If you’re feeling unsure about when or how to begin the night weaning process, this blog will walk you through signs your baby is ready, step-by-step weaning strategies, and how to handle any setbacks along the way.
When is my baby ready to sleep through the night and sleep train? FAQs answered
As a parent, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Sleep when the baby sleeps,” but when your baby wakes up frequently during the night, those words can feel like wishful thinking. Many parents wonder when they’ll start to see longer stretches of sleep or even a full night’s rest, and they often ask, “How will I know when my baby is ready to sleep through the night?” and “When can I sleep train?”
The answer isn’t always straightforward, as each baby is unique and will reach this milestone in their own time. However, there are developmental cues that can indicate when your little one is ready to start sleeping longer at night, and knowing these can help ease the journey toward better sleep. In this FAQ guide, I’ll walk you through common questions about when babies can start sleeping through the night, signs that they’re ready, and gentle approaches to beginning sleep training when the time is right.