I'm reaching out because my daughter's sleep schedule has become a bit upside down. She's only sleeping 2-3 hours at night, but during the day, she's out for 4-5 hours. She is 1 year and 3 months old. It's starting to become a concern, and I'm looking for advice. My little one is going through the teething phase and it's been a challenging time. She's been having trouble sleeping, and I'm wondering if it's due to teething pain. I'm also little worried because my daughter is very thin despite being so active. She hasn't been eating properly from the very beginning. 🥺 It seems she always wants her mother's feed. I'm looking for some advice on how to encourage her to eat more and for healthy sleep habits. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! 🙏
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To get back to good night sleep of 8-10hrs , you can try not to allow her to sleep in the morning..
First try to reduce the daytime naptime gradually..
At 15 months she should be given proper home based foods .. mother milk not sufficient for her
At 1 year and 3 months, a child is transitioning to a more varied diet and developing sleep routines. Here’s a balanced approach for both nutrition and sleep habits:
For Eating More & Nutritiously
Offer a Variety of Foods: Include fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein. Try soft-cooked vegetables, small pieces of fruit, scrambled eggs, soft chapatis, idlis, and dals.
Regular Meal Times: Aim for 3 meals and 2 healthy snacks per day to build routine.
Self-Feeding: Let your child try finger foods. It encourages independence and can increase interest in eating.
Avoid Force-Feeding: Allow your child to eat at their own pace; forcing can lead to refusal.
Limit Junk & Sugary Foods: Too much sugar reduces appetite for healthy foods.
Include Iron-Rich Foods: Essential for growth, e.g., green leafy vegetables, fortified cereals, and lentils.
Hydration: Offer water between meals (not sugary drinks).
For Healthy Sleep Habits
Consistent Bedtime Routine: A predictable routine with calming activities (bath, storytime, dim lights).
Regular Sleep Schedule: Sleep and wake times should be roughly the same daily, even on weekends.
Comfortable Sleep Environment: Cool, quiet, and dark room with a comfortable crib.
Daytime Naps: Around 1-2 naps/day. Total sleep for this age is about 11–14 hours (including naps).
Avoid Screens Before Bed: Blue light can interfere with sleep.
Reassure but Avoid Overstimulation: If the child wakes at night, comfort without making it a "playtime."
Encourage the baby to eat the food which you eat. Ideally at this age she should be eating the same food which everyone eats at home - so more of solids, only ensure the food is suitable for the baby to swallow easily. Should be soft to chew. Babies chew with their gums.
Try to give solid food in the evening before bedtime- it will ensure stomach fullness.
Health Tips
Often an evening bath and massage is helpful for sound sleep in babies
No screen for the baby - phone/ iPad/ TV
Please don’t encourage active play for the child if she wants to play at night
Give timely meals and eat along with her to encourage healthy eating habits . Do not force food.
No Screen below 2 yrs of age
Before bedtime , no active playing , dim the lights , put some soft music or read books or a quick warm water bath may help.
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