How do you deal with night wakes?

First of all, sorry to hear you’re having a tough time, sending hugs and good vibes as it’s not easy being a mum, let alone doing it solo! I sometimes feel like a single mum with how things are at home for me too. Night wakes are so tough, I’ve always had them with my little, he’s a notoriously ‘bad’ sleeper 🥲. Does your little one take a dummy? Often I can get away with just replacing his dummy and shh’ing but sometimes he does need rocking, it can take a while and it is absolutely frustrating in the middle of the night! These feelings are so valid, it’s hard work doing the night shifts day in and day out! I often get overwhelmed and cry lol 🥲. I’d say always keep the lights off if you can and try not to stimulate them too much. Try rocking, quiet singing, bum patting and shh’ing, it can take a while and I don’t really have the answers as I’m still going through it! Remind yourself it’s not forever! I’m here in solidarity as it’s so hard doing it all and also having broken/no sleep xx

Feel for you 💔 I'd love to say I've advice and have it in the bag but I don't 🙈 my little girl used to sleep through 7pm-6am but since her last regression like 2 months ago she's waking loads! & she's been teething and poorly too, which hasnt helped. She wakes and stands in her cot instantly and then wakes herself more. I tend to rock her to sleep and then put her back down, but I won't lie after 2- 3 times I give in and put her in bed with me. I know co-sleeping is a hot topic and not something I particularly wanted to do as she has been in her own room and off the dummy since 6 months but sometimes you got to do what's right for you and sleep is essential for you to function especially when you are on night shift and day! My little girl is so busy in the day that I physically couldn't do it with no sleep. Do what's best for you now. It won't last forever, and routines will change and fall into place when they are supposed too ❤️ get that comfort from each other & those extra snuggles in while you can❤️

Hope you’re okay 🤍 We do a mixture if she is happy to then just give her head or arm a stroke in the cot and she will drift off, lay on her floor next to her, If more upset then get her out and cuddle to sleep but sometimes like Chloe she just comes in the bed with me. I personally don’t think there is anything such as bad habits, they’re babies and often want comfort so that’s what I will always do. But equally some people chose to sleep train for many reasons, no judgement from me