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Hi!
It can be exhausting (and frustrating) when your little one just doesn’t seem to want to sleep, especially when you’re doing everything possible to make things comfortable for him.
To get a better understanding of what might be going on and to offer more tailored advice, I have a few questions for you:
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Have you tried setting a regular wake-up time in the morning? If so, what time is it? If not, when does he usually wake up?
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When you say he doesn’t sleep, does that mean he’s not napping at all during the day? Or does he nap earlier in the day but struggle to sleep in the evenings or at specific times?
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If he’s napping, how many naps is he typically having?
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How are you helping him fall asleep for naps? Could you walk me through your nap routine? Are you feeding or rocking him to sleep, or placing him in his crib?
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When he naps, do you hold him the whole time, or is he sleeping in his crib?
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Have you been able to start the wake, feed, play, sleep routine?
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I know bedtime can vary, but do you notice a general time when he tends to go down for the night?
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Have you been able to establish a bedtime routine? If so, would you mind sharing what it looks like?
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How do you settle him to sleep at night?
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Could you describe what overnight looks like for him? For example, what time does he go to bed, when does he wake for feeds, and does he go back to sleep easily, or do you need to rock him?
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When you feed him overnight, where are you doing it, and what’s the environment like? (e.g., bedroom, lights on or off, any soothing sounds, etc.)
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Are you swaddling him, using a sleep sack, or bed-sharing at all?
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Does he use a pacifier?
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Are you breastfeeding or formula feeding?
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When he’s awake during the day, does he seem generally content? Or do you notice that he’s often uncomfortable, fussy, or squirmy?
Thanks for sharing as much as you can! This information will really help me get a clearer picture and give you advice that’s best suited to his needs.
Emma
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