Our baby is 9 months old but she sleeps very little...she wakes up every 2-3 hours at night...is there any solution for this?

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It's common but understandably exhausting when a 9-month-old baby wakes up every 2–3 hours at night. At this age, many babies start to develop more consistent sleep patterns, but frequent night waking can still happen due to several reasons.

👶 Common Reasons for Frequent Night Waking at 9 Months: Separation anxiety – At this stage, babies become more aware when you're not around. Hunger – If the baby is not eating enough during the day, she might wake up hungry. Sleep associations – If she needs rocking, feeding, or a pacifier to fall asleep, she may wake up looking for the same comfort. Teething – Teething discomfort can wake babies at night. Developmental milestones – Crawling, standing, or cruising can disturb sleep temporarily. Overtiredness – If she’s not napping enough, it might make nighttime sleep worse. ✅ What You Can Do to Improve Her Sleep: 1. Create a Consistent Bedtime Routine: Bath → Massage → Pajamas → Feeding → Story/Song → Bed Do it at the same time every night. 2. Ensure Enough Daytime Feeds and Solids: Offer good solid meals 2–3 times a day + breastfeeding/formula. Add protein and healthy fats in dinner (mashed dal, oats, ghee, khichdi). 3. Encourage Self-Soothing: Put her down drowsy but awake, so she learns to fall asleep on her own. Avoid always feeding or rocking her to sleep if possible. 4. Manage Teething Pain: Teething toys, cool washcloths, or pediatrician-approved pain relief if needed. 5. Maintain Good Nap Schedule: At 9 months, babies usually need 2 naps totaling around 2.5–3 hours. Too much or too little daytime sleep can affect night sleep. 6. Check for Discomfort: Is the room too hot/cold? Is her diaper clean? Clothes comfy? Any signs of reflux or gas? 💤 Typical Sleep Needs for a 9-Month-Old: Total sleep in 24 hours: 13–14 hours Night sleep: ~10–11 hours (may still wake 1–2 times) Day naps: 2 naps (1–1.5 hrs each) 🚩 When to See a Pediatrician: If she cries inconsolably, seems in pain, or wakes very frequently (every hour). If she isn’t growing well or showing signs of reflux or other issues.

Would you like a sample sleep schedule or need help figuring out whether her food routine might be affecting her sleep?