Dream Feed Explained: Pros, Cons & When to Drop It

Hey sleep-searching friend,

Ever stood in the hallway at 10 pm, bottle in hand, whisper-arguing with your partner: Do we wake them or let them snooze? We’ve been there. This week’s episode tackles the classic dream feed, the 10:30ish “tank-them-up” many parents swear by (and others quietly curse).

Quick takeaways while your tea’s steeping:
• A dream feed can buy a 4-5-hour stretch, but only if you nail timing and a full feed.
• If baby starts waking for the feed, it’s a habit, not a hack.
• Solids established? Gradually shrink + shift the feed until it vanishes.
• Twins? This is one moment Sally & Bec often keep the dream feed, sync those wake-ups!
• Hate mid-evening maths? Skip it; many babies stretch nights naturally with simple day tweaks.

Ready to decide (and maybe reclaim some shut-eye)? Listen now, then hit reply and tell us: Team Dream Feed or Team Sleep-Through?

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Know a mate Googling “should I dream feed” at midnight? Forward this on, we love helping more parents ditch the guesswork.

Big hugs & solid naps,
Sally + Bec 💤