Understanding the interconnection between food 🍼 and sleep 😴, our primary goal is to ensure your baby is thriving and steadily maintaining their birth percentiles in accordance with the WHO growth standards, without any significant drops 📉
We want to address any feeding concerns that may be correlated with their feed and sleep routine, such as spitting up, refusal, prolonged feeds, or difficulties with latching 😥. It is essential to resolve these issues before* starting any kind of sleep training, as it may* be the underlying cause of your baby’s sleep problems 😔
Examples include oral restrictions like tongue, lip, or cheek ties, which can lead to inefficient feeding and inadequate milk intake, or reflux, food allergies, or intolerances that can affect digestion and nutrient absorption 🧽
Additionally, it is important to note that it is biologically normal for premature babies to feed and fall asleep more frequently than full-term babies. Therefore, you may need to be extra vigilant to ensure they complete a full feed before they become increasingly overtired or fall asleep 💤
If you feel your baby may have any feeding concerns, please consult with your healthcare professional - you are not alone in this process 🩷💫