Name: Lima

Raleigh, NC

Number of kids: 1

Ages of kids: 7 mo.

Problem: My baby goes to bed at 8:30 PM and is ready to wake at 5:00 AM. He sometimes wants a bottle but he doesn't want to get back in the crib and he is still kind of drowsy. I don't know what to do.

Solution submitted by Lynne from Boston, MA: My 6 month old is on the same schedule. The best I've been able to do is give her a pacifier when she wakes up and she'll go back to bed. My pediatrician suggested trying to give her a bottle right before bedtime, in addition to her evening meal. Good luck!

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