Did You Wake Your Baby to Feed Them? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MIGrandma · 11-05-2009, 08:39 AM

Julie Chen was just on The Early Show for a visit. She had her baby, Charlie, on September 24th. She was talking about waking him up to feed him because the doctor said he needs to eat every 2-3 hours. She said he would probably sleep through the night if she didn't wake him.

So, did you wake your baby up to feed them?

I never did. My doctor said if they are sleeping, let them sleep. My son started sleeping through the night at a month old. My daughter was 3 months.

mhsjax · 11-05-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MIGrandma

Julie Chen was just on The Early Show for a visit. She had her baby, Charlie, on September 24th. She was talking about waking him up to feed him because the doctor said he needs to eat every 2-3 hours. She said he would probably sleep through the night if she didn't wake him.

So, did you wake your baby up to feed them?

I never did. My doctor said if they are sleeping, let them sleep. My son started sleeping through the night at a month old. My daughter was 3 months.

NO WAY, let them sleep. My oldest slept through at 6 weeks and Daughter at 8 weeks. Youngest not until 9 months but he had sever reflux and ear infections.

Lisa loves Pooh · 11-05-2009, 08:40 AM

No.

Now if they were sleeping past 4 or 5 hours in the daytime, I might--but I don't really remember.

We nursed on demand though.

java · 11-05-2009, 08:42 AM

No but my babies were not a weight issue. Some health issues require you to wake up the babies-- so I'm told.
Personally I never had those issues so I never woke them up. Breastfed all 4 of my children and them sleeping through was never an issue

JoiseyMom · 11-05-2009, 08:42 AM

No way, I fed on demand. Waking a sleeping child to feed them? I would change doctors if I was her. And to listen to that...is insane

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I know some people do that to force the child to be on their schedule! I loved when my babies started sleeping through the night. A child needs to eat when they are hungry and will let you know by waking up and crying!!!

Desnik · 11-05-2009, 08:46 AM

I had to wake my DS up for his feedings. He had sever reflux, weight gaining issues, and was labeled "failure to thrive". He had many hospital stays as well. I had to feed him every 2 hours for about 7 months! We had to thicken his formula, add calories to it and keep him propped up after feedings. By the time the poor baby fell asleep it was time to wake him for another feeding. But you do what ever you can for your child. Maybe Julie Chen's baby has similar issues? My first child, DD I let sleep and did not wake her for feedings. She had no weight gaining issues.

diznygirl · 11-05-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JoiseyMom

No way, I fed on demand. Waking a sleeping child to feed them? I would change doctors if I was her. And to listen to that...is insane

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I know some people do that to force the child to be on their schedule! I loved when my babies started sleeping through the night. A child needs to eat when they are hungry and will let you know by waking up and crying!!!

Well, my babies were fed on a schedule, but the rule was to NEVER wake a sleeping baby.

KimR · 11-05-2009, 09:02 AM

I did. My youngest was less than 6 lbs when she was born and I was told to feed her every 2 hours. Even after the Dr. gave me to go-ahead to feed on demand, I still woke her up because I felt like she was going too long between feedings. I tried to wait it out, but she'd go up to 5 hours sometimes...I was nursing and was afraid my milk would dry up. I only woke her during the day though. At night, I fed on demand.

Crystal0608 · 11-05-2009, 09:02 AM

No, not ever. My dd got up a couple times a night on her own and fell right back asleep. My ds had reflux until 6 mo old, so was up most of the night-feed 2 oz, prop up, spit-up/throw-up, clean, repeat...so if he would have wanted to sleep I would have let him.

georgina · 11-05-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JoiseyMom

No way, I fed on demand. Waking a sleeping child to feed them? I would change doctors if I was her. And to listen to that...is insane

.

I know some people do that to force the child to be on their schedule! I loved when my babies started sleeping through the night. A child needs to eat when they are hungry and will let you know by waking up and crying!!!

If there is a medical issue, it is not insane at all. We had to wake my first child some in the first few months to feed her. I think it is insane for you to make a blanket statement like that about every child waking up to feed. It had nothing to do with being on my schedule, I don't generally get up in the middle of the night. Newborns should not be sleeping 8 hours at a time! Sometimes doctors actually know what they are talking about!

The Mystery Machine · 11-05-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MIGrandma

Julie Chen was just on The Early Show for a visit. She had her baby, Charlie, on September 24th. She was talking about waking him up to feed him because the doctor said he needs to eat every 2-3 hours. She said he would probably sleep through the night if she didn't wake him.

So, did you wake your baby up to feed them?

I never did. My doctor said if they are sleeping, let them sleep. My son started sleeping through the night at a month old. My daughter was 3 months.

Yes, because both of my kids were premies and my oldest had a heart defect and was unable to gain weight. She had her surgery at 4 mons and was able to finally eat and gain weight. She is in college now and is doing well.

My youngest was born SGA (small for gestational age). I nursed her on demand. She just could not eat much at one sitting because she was not growing normally. When she was in K we started to closely monitor her growth and by 1st grade she was on growth hormone shots until she was in 5th grade. She is now 5' and in 7th grade.

AnnaS · 11-05-2009, 09:08 AM

No, I did not wake them.

*BTMRR* · 11-05-2009, 09:10 AM

My baby lost quite a bit of his birthweight (more than the usual percentage) in the first few days so the pediatrician advised me to feed him every 2-3 hours around the clock (yes, waking him at night) until he showed good weight gain at his next appointment. I don't think that's terribly uncommon.

Becky2005 · 11-05-2009, 09:15 AM

One does NOT wake up a sleeping baby unless absolutely required -- especially if the baby is sleeping at night.

I could see if they hadn't eaten at all during the day or something but umm...no..for that matter I don't even wake up sleeping teenagers unless I have to!

They get to sleep in on the weekends.

mjkacmom · 11-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Only with the twins, and not all of the time. It was sometimes easier than going back to sleep, only to be woken 1/2 hour later. Sometimes we did this, when DH and I were assigned feeding times, and sometimes we did "pick your baby," so you only had to get up with one of them.

11-05-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
MIGrandma A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is until she's in hot water~Eleanor Roosevelt I have a toilet problem 33 people looked, and not one followed the rule! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 866	Did You Wake Your Baby to Feed Them? Julie Chen was just on The Early Show for a visit. She had her baby, Charlie, on September 24th. She was talking about waking him up to feed him because the doctor said he needs to eat every 2-3 hours. She said he would probably sleep through the night if she didn't wake him. So, did you wake your baby up to feed them? I never did. My doctor said if they are sleeping, let them sleep. My son started sleeping through the night at a month old. My daughter was 3 months. __________________

11-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
Lisa loves Pooh DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida--on the coast SE of Disney Posts: 25,875	No. Now if they were sleeping past 4 or 5 hours in the daytime, I might--but I don't really remember. We nursed on demand though. __________________

11-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#5
JoiseyMom Have you had your SPANX today??? I mean, peep poop should be shiny and colored!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,896	No way, I fed on demand. Waking a sleeping child to feed them? I would change doctors if I was her. And to listen to that...is insane . I know some people do that to force the child to be on their schedule! I loved when my babies started sleeping through the night. A child needs to eat when they are hungry and will let you know by waking up and crying!!! __________________ 1973 Dec - First trip, off site. 1978 June - Senior trip for High School; 1980 Summer - Quick off site w/ college friends; 1998 January - January First Onsite Family Trip CBR 2001/2 Dec/Jan - First family Poly trip; 2003/4 Dec/Jan - Extended Family Trip Rented 4 bed house 2004 August - My surprise trip (no kids)!!! Pop/Poly/GF/AKL; 2004 Nov - Jersey Week AKL & Timeshare 2005 August - Surprise Trip for kids!! CSR; 2006 August - Surprise Trip for kids at CSR again!! 2007 August - 3 nite Wonder & AKL FD 3peat!! 2007 December 8 - 7nite Eastern on the Magic! 2008 August 17 DCL Magic EB Panama Canal I am Poohtiful and Poohlicious!!!! Have you had your Spanx today???

11-05-2009, 08:46 AM	#6
Desnik I actually love packing and planning I'm glad DH and I were friends first then a couple Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: NY, SSR, AKV Posts: 6,128	I had to wake my DS up for his feedings. He had sever reflux, weight gaining issues, and was labeled "failure to thrive". He had many hospital stays as well. I had to feed him every 2 hours for about 7 months! We had to thicken his formula, add calories to it and keep him propped up after feedings. By the time the poor baby fell asleep it was time to wake him for another feeding. But you do what ever you can for your child. Maybe Julie Chen's baby has similar issues? My first child, DD I let sleep and did not wake her for feedings. She had no weight gaining issues. __________________ Our Disney Vacations: BWI, AKV June 2010 * GF NOV 2009 * POLY JUNE 2009 * AKV, BCV JAN 2009 * BWV JULY 2008 * OKW APRIL 2008 * AKV, SSR NOV 2007 * CR MK VIEW! OCT 2007 * BWV APRIL 2007 * SSR NOV 2006 * BWV, SSR MAY 2006 * SSR, VERO JUNE 2005 * POR, WL, BWV NOV 2004 * ASMo, BWV NOV 2003 * BWI May 2002 * GF NOV 2001 * CSR, VERO NOV 2000 * Offsite Oct. 1998, July 1997 and 1983 Our Disney Vow Renewal TR

11-05-2009, 09:02 AM	#8
KimR DIS Veteran Needs to lay off the Murder Mysteries before Dental Appointments! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Suburban Atlanta Posts: 3,222	I did. My youngest was less than 6 lbs when she was born and I was told to feed her every 2 hours. Even after the Dr. gave me to go-ahead to feed on demand, I still woke her up because I felt like she was going too long between feedings. I tried to wait it out, but she'd go up to 5 hours sometimes...I was nursing and was afraid my milk would dry up. I only woke her during the day though. At night, I fed on demand. __________________ Kim '89 - offsite; 95 - offsite; 96 - CBR; 2000 - Grand Floridian; 2000 - Beach Club; 2003 - Grand Floridian; 2004 - Yacht Club; 2005 - Grand Floridian; 2006 - Yacht Club; 2007 - Yacht Club; 2008 - Grand Floridian; 2009 - Yacht Club; 2010 - Grand Floridian

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11-05-2009, 08:42 AM	#4
java I am embracing the Turkey Butt We have the mentally insane lab and the incredibly flatulent Bulldog I'm the mean wife Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 14,428	No but my babies were not a weight issue. Some health issues require you to wake up the babies-- so I'm told. Personally I never had those issues so I never woke them up. Breastfed all 4 of my children and them sleeping through was never an issue

11-05-2009, 09:02 AM	#9
Crystal0608 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 678	No, not ever. My dd got up a couple times a night on her own and fell right back asleep. My ds had reflux until 6 mo old, so was up most of the night-feed 2 oz, prop up, spit-up/throw-up, clean, repeat...so if he would have wanted to sleep I would have let him.

11-05-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
AnnaS The puppy has now left the building and I am exhausted Will you be rolling? I can't wait to try them all Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 4,241	No, I did not wake them. __________________ Anna DVC 9/00 OKW - 6/02 BCV DCL '01 Eastern, '03 Western, '05 West Coast Cruise '07 11 N. Med. Cruise WDW - CBR, POR, OKW & BWV, BCV, AKV, HH

11-05-2009, 09:10 AM	#13
BTMRR Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 342	My baby lost quite a bit of his birthweight (more than the usual percentage) in the first few days so the pediatrician advised me to feed him every 2-3 hours around the clock (yes, waking him at night) until he showed good weight gain at his next appointment. I don't think that's terribly uncommon.

11-05-2009, 09:15 AM	#14
Becky2005 I actually thought they made Leg Warmers to keep your legs WARM Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicagoland, Illinois Posts: 4,061	One does NOT wake up a sleeping baby unless absolutely required -- especially if the baby is sleeping at night. I could see if they hadn't eaten at all during the day or something but umm...no..for that matter I don't even wake up sleeping teenagers unless I have to! They get to sleep in on the weekends. __________________ Becky Our Family's First Trip 7/11-7/18, 2005 -DD15 - DS13 -DS9 -DS6

11-05-2009, 09:24 AM	#15
mjkacmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,345	Only with the twins, and not all of the time. It was sometimes easier than going back to sleep, only to be woken 1/2 hour later. Sometimes we did this, when DH and I were assigned feeding times, and sometimes we did "pick your baby," so you only had to get up with one of them. __________________ Me DH dd11 ds10 dd7 ds5 dd5

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