Every baby can be fed breast milk at night until 9 months, or formula if there is no breast milk. However, after the 9th month, it is necessary to say goodbye to night feedings. Saying goodbye to night feedings may not be easy for every child and this period is a transitional period. There are children up to the age of 4 who cannot fall asleep without drinking milk every time they wake up at night until the age of 4…
If we consider why children become addicted to milk, do not sleep without milk at night, and want milk when they wake up at night, we conclude that cow's milk is as addictive as morphine. Here, the question of how cow's milk acts like morphine may come to mind. This is because of casein, which is cow's milk protein. Casein is a potassium found in milk and has exorphin properties. When foods with exorphine properties are taken into the body, they show a morphine-like effect. Unfortunately, the amount of casein found in cow's milk is 10 times higher than the casein in breast milk. can also cause. Since babies instinctively focus on certain hours, breastfeeding the baby in a loud and bright environment before going to sleep at night, establishing a sleep routine before going to bed at night (brushing teeth, closing the curtains, taking a shower, reading fairy tales, etc.) Not offering milk (he may drink liquid water), being patient knowing that this is a transitional period, not discouraging if teething and illness intervene, being by your side all the time by considering the emotional needs of the baby, and hugging him makes this period easier to get through. I suggest you consult your doctor for more detailed information. I wish our babies to sleep peacefully…
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