8 mths baby refusing sleep and drink

Ah, you're not alone in this, 8 months is quite a tricky phase because babies go through a big developmental leap around this time, so the sleep refusal and feeding fussiness often come together as a package. The crying when carried in a sleeping position could point to discomfort like gas or reflux, or she might just be overtired and overstimulated, so it's worth thinking through whether anything in her routine has shifted recently. Some mums I know found that breaking the feed-to-sleep association helped, things like introducing a simple bedtime routine of a bath, a song, or a book so baby learns to wind down without needing the breast or bottle as the main cue. That said, there's a balance to weigh here: some babies genuinely still need that comfort feed and will take a full feed even mid-night, so cutting it out too fast can backfire, while others do better once you gently separate feeding from the actual falling-asleep moment. It's worth running it past your PD or a child health nurse though, especially the crying during feeds, just to rule out anything like reflux or ear discomfort that might need a proper look.