Dropping the dream feed - did your baby sleep worse or better?

We dropped ours at 7 months and it was the best decision. He consolidated into one long stretch within about 4 nights. The dream feed was honestly waking him more than the hunger would have.

This article from the blog really helped us: Sleeping clothes

Mine went the other way, dropping it meant a genuine hungry waking at 4am that was harder to deal with than the dream feed. Every baby is different. I'd try it for a week and judge by the 4-6am window.

We tapered rather than dropping cold turkey, reduced the amount over a week or two until it was barely anything, then cut it. Gentler on her tummy and on us. If you've got any feeding/weight concerns worth a quick word with your health visitor first.

Pick a weekend like you said so a rough night or two doesn't wreck your work week. We saw no change at first then suddenly night 5 he slept through. Give it more than two nights before deciding.