[LionessMum]

My 8 mo DS is breastfed but we have had sleeping issues for months. Desperate, we took him to a chiropractor who is recommending I give up dairy. The problem is, I am struggling with my weight (it's too low) and dairy is one of the foods I rely on for calcium and kilojoules, not to mention yoghurt is convenient. My GP has already recommended I put my son on formula, which I don't really want to do, but I'm really struggling. DS wakes up at least every 2 hours overnight and it is difficult to settle him without boobing him. Last night was shocking, he kept crying out in his sleep like he was in pain, and then waking up upset. DF gave him almost a whole little tub of yoghurt yesterday for breakfast, so I am wondering if that is why he was so unsettled last night. During the day he's happy and active, and he's in the 80th percentile for weight, so he doesn't look or act sick except he is unsettled at night.

So how do you know if dairy is the problem? I'm happy to avoid it in his solids, but how do you know if he is reacting to it in your breastmilk? The chiropractor said it takes 3 weeks to tell the difference and that's a long time for me to cut out dairy.

Any advice gratefully received!

[LionessMum]

Thank you everyone for your input, I appreciate the support. We are back from sleep school and I think him being used to getting fed to sleep was the issue. Now he is in a routine, eating a lot more solids (so not so reliant on breastmilk), and sleeping so well! He goes to bed at 7pm, has a dreamfeed at 10pm, and then doesn't need feeding till 6:30am. He has slept through a few times, but teething is throwing a spanner in the works a bit. I am so much more rested and feeling a lot less stressed. Sleep school has completely turned us around And dairy doesn't seem to be an issue after all!

Thanks again!

[deejie]

And dairy doesn't seem to be an issue after all!

Great news! No one should have to give up chocolate unless absolutely necessary