Settling a baby at night without feeding involves various techniques focused on comfort and reassurance.
Here's a breakdown of methods to help your baby settle back to sleep without relying on feeding:
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Hands-on Settling: Rhythmic, gentle patting can be effective (08-Apr-2024).
- Position your baby on their side, facing away from you, while they are in their cot.
- Place your hand gently on your baby's shoulder.
- Begin rhythmic, gentle patting to soothe your baby.
These hands-on strategies, combined with a calming environment, can often help your baby drift back to sleep without needing a feed.
