By six months of age, most babies are able to sleep through the night.
Problems develop when children wake up and have difficulty falling back to sleep.
The reasons for night wakings vary from child to child. However, by four months of age, children no longer need to be fed at bedtime and then again during the night. If parents suspect that nighttime feedings and the wet diapers that follow are the cause of their children's sleep problem, the first thing to do is to gradually eliminate nighttime feedings. This can be done by following the program described below. Consult health care provider.