Should I feed my newborn formula at night to help him sleep better?
It’s true that formula's composition is heavy on a baby’s tummy and takes longer time than breast milk to be digested, promoting longer stretches of fullness and thus longer periods of deep sleep. Nevertheless, it may not be the answer to your question for many reasons:
1- Hunger is not the only reason for night wakings. Your baby’s room temperature might be the cause, the noises and his dreams too.
2- There’s no real evidence that formula feedings can help with night wakings, as some babies might react to it and sleep worse.
3- Formula night feedings can be counterproductive, causing your baby constipation and gas.
That said, we remind you that the best way to get your little one to sleep through the night is by establishing a daily bedtime ritual and following it to the letter.
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