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Brady's 6-Week Feeding & Sleep Schedule

Optimized for both parents using Moms on Call principles

Night Schedule

9:00 PM - Bedtime

  • Diaper: Fresh diaper before biggest feed
  • 9:00-9:30pm: Biggest feed (4oz bottle or full breastfeed both sides)
  • 9:30pm: Brady and Mom go to bed

12:30 AM - Dad's Night Feed

  • Diaper: Only if poopy/very wet
  • Feed: 2-3oz bottle, dim lights, minimal interaction
  • Dad's choice: Stay up until feed OR sleep early and wake up

2:30 AM - Mom's Quick Feed

  • Feed: One side breastfeed only
  • Diaper: Avoid unless absolutely necessary
  • Goal: Back to sleep quickly

5:00 AM - Dad's Morning Feed & Routine

  • 5:00-5:30am: Full 4oz bottle feed
  • 5:30am: Diaper change (fresh for the day)
  • 5:30-6:00am: Brief wake time with Dad
  • 6:00-7:00am: Brady sleeps, Dad showers/dog/work prep
  • Goal: Holds Brady until 10am

Daytime Schedule (Mom)

10:00 AM - Mom's First Feed

  • Diaper: Change before feed
  • Feed: Breastfeed both sides or 3oz bottle
  • Wake time: 30min play, then nap until 1pm

1:00 PM - Afternoon Feed

  • Diaper: Change before feed
  • Feed: Breastfeed both sides or 3oz bottle
  • Wake time: Longest window (45min), then nap until 4pm

4:00 PM - Late Afternoon Feed

  • Diaper: Change before feed
  • Feed: Breastfeed both sides or 2-3oz bottle
  • Wake time: 45min (fussy period), then nap until 7pm

7:00 PM - Evening Feed

  • Diaper: Change before feed
  • Feed: Breastfeed both sides or 3oz bottle
  • Wake time: Bath 2-3x/week, calm activities
  • 8:15pm: Brief nap before bedtime

Dad's Sleep Strategy

Option 1 - Stay Up: Relax until 12:30am feed, then sleep until 5am (4.5hr block) Option 2 - Sleep Early: Bed at 9:30pm, wake at 12:30am, back to sleep until 5am (3hr + 4hr blocks)

Mom's Pumping Schedule

  • 8:30pm: Evening pump (produces Dad's night bottles - 6oz total)
  • 10:30am: Morning pump (highest output, build stash)
  • 1:30pm: Afternoon pump if needed for supply

Key Benefits

For Mom: 12+ hours in bed with one brief feed, well-rested for daytime For Dad: Predictable routine, complete morning control until work For Brady: Consistent schedule supporting longer night stretches

Diaper Strategy

Night: Minimize changes to preserve sleep - only if necessary Day: Change before each feed for comfort and better eating 5am: Dad does fresh diaper change to start Mom's day clean

Success Markers

  • Brady sleeping 3-4 hour stretches (building to 4-5 hours)
  • Both parents getting adequate sleep
  • Predictable feeding and nap patterns
  • Evening pump producing enough bottles for Dad's shifts
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