Baby waking up at night to 'play'

Teez what I did with my girls - from the very first night they were home is to NEVER talk to them, switch on the light or play with them when they woke up during the night. I would feed them, but that was it. Nothing else. I would also only change a dirty nappy or really very wet one. I used a very small touch lamp to have a bit of light for that. So basically they would wake for a feed, drink and go back to sleep. They've never wanted to play etc.

Hi there

Your lo should be getting enough nutrition from the solids by now so the breast milk isn't too much of a concern although it does provide amazing immunity.

If you go to him he will expect it. I know how guilty you must feel, but he needs to learn that it is sleep time.

His last feed should be at about 7 after a nice bath routine and then he should be settled for sleep.

I also don't know where he sleeps, but his own room at this age is best for everyone.

I still go into my son's room now and then if he wakes but just to cover him up. I don't put lights on or talk to him at night.

Morning mommies!

i need your advice... my 8 month old baby, wakes up about 2-3 times a night but refuses to go back to sleep. Although he is full of sleep he actually forces himself to stay awake and play! he normally plays for an hour at a time and wants me to play with him. When he wakes up, he sits in his cot and cries until I pick him up. I am a working mom and often feel guilty about him crying and ALWAYS give in. BTW - i am breastfeeding him at night. Do you think that i do not have enough milk and therefore he is still hungry?
So right now i am tired as ever and craving that cup of coffee!