SLEEPING

Hi girlies, I know that sleep and babies commonly are known to be a struggle, however as a first time mam I’m really finding it difficult to teach my baby boy how to sleep effectively. For context, he is used to only falling asleep by 10-11pm, sometimes even later. I have in the past couple of days introduced a sleep schedule that involves a 7am-7pm routine. One nap from 9-10am, a 2 hour nap at 12 until 2 and then 30minutes around 4:30. Having said all this, we just can’t seem to keep him asleep! He will fall asleep at 7-8pm but wake up again for 1-2 hours before he goes back down. This is why we thought his bedtime should be 10ish, as he wouldn’t stay asleep any earlier. However I’ve realised he needs a longer, better quality sleep at night hence the 7am-7pm schedule. Additionally, he consistently stirs through the night, twisting, waking up and crying. He also doesn’t self soothe himself, and won’t fall asleep on his own. He’s often fed to fall back asleep, but it’ll only bits dribs and drabs as he won’t take a whole feed. I’d really appreciate any advice that will help him fall asleep, and sleep through the night without so many wake ups and fussing. Thankyou - from a sleep deprived mama x