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8months baby sleep issue.
My baby is 7.5 months. In the last few weeks he has developed a habit of sleeping only if he has a nipple in his mouth. Even if we rock him to sleep, he starts asking for a nipple when laid down(after holding for good 15-30mins). It seems the only way to sooth him is by offering a nipple. This has become extremely problematic and painful for me. He is mostly bottle fed and we ensure he is not hungry before putting him to sleep.
What might be the reason for this and how can I help the situation. I don't want to make him dependant on a pacifier.
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Stop using pacifiers and bottle feeding. Engage with spoon feeding and gradually withdraw bottle feeds.
This will take some time but will improve
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Stop using feeding bottle/pacifier
Use katori/glass and spoon for feeding
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
First stop pacifiers, bottle feed,
Give by glass , katori
Give some hard food which child can bite , gradually habit will improve
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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