Pooja Das Pooja Das Asked 8 months ago

How to get infant to sleep at night?

My 8-month-old son wakes up almost every two hours at night. I'm completely exhausted and don't know what to do. How can I get my infant to sleep through the night, or at least for longer stretches?

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Oh, the never-ending quest for infant sleep at night! What worked for my little one was a strict routine: warm bath, gentle massage, dark room, and then feeding. We also used a sound machine. And crucially, even if they wake up, keep interactions minimal and in dim light. It took time, but it paid off. Hang in there!

Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

For infant sleep at night, a consistent routine tracked with an app helps parents a lot. Try a 'bedtime routine' sequence: bath, massage, feeding, then put them down sleepy but awake. Use white noise or a sleep tracker app to monitor sleep cycles. It might take time, but tracking helps identify patterns.

Lakshmi Iyer Lakshmi Iyer Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

For an infant to sleep through the night, patience is key, my mother always says. Try to establish a clear difference between day and night. Keep day times bright and noisy, and nights dark and quiet. A warm oil massage before bath and then feeding helps many babies. Consult your paediatrician if sleep issues are severe, though.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Girl, don't stress too much about it, every baby is different! My best friend swore by 'dream feeding' where you feed them while they're half asleep right before you go to bed. Also, a dark, cool room and white noise was their saviour. It's tough, but you'll figure out what works for your little one!

Ajay Singh Ajay Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Listen, for night sleep, the main thing is a good routine. Bath, feed, dim lights, lullaby – same sequence every night. Make sure the room is cool and dark. And don't make eye contact or talk much if they wake up in the middle of the night, just quick comforting. They need to learn it's sleep time.

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Rahul Mehta Rahul Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Little ones take time to figure out day and night, don't worry. Keep their daytime naps short and in a bright room, and make night-time very different – dark, quiet, and calming. A good feed just before bed, a gentle burp, and maybe a swaddle can help them feel secure. Be consistent, and they will slowly adjust.

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