How can I wean nursing at bedtime? There are a couple of different possibilities when thinking about weaning nursing at bedtime. If, for instance, you want to wean nursing altogether, you can reduce it gradually (reducing it by about one minute each night). If you still want to nurse but you [...]
How do I stop feeding to sleep? You want to know how to stop feeding your little one to sleep. One way to do that is to move the last feeding to be earlier in your bedtime routine, for instance, before the bath. To transition him from falling asleep in your arms to falling asleep in his crib, rock [...]
Should I wake my newborn to eat during the day? There is a really wide range for what is a normal amount of sleep for a newborn. That said, the best way to decide whether your baby is eating enough is to see how often he is feeding and how many wet and dirty diapers he has during the day. A [...]
How do I get him to fall asleep without a bottle? It’s a good idea to try to break the habit of falling asleep with a bottle. You don’t want your infant to become dependent on having a bottle in order to fall asleep. Plus, when a baby falls asleep with a bottle in his mouth, milk can pool in [...]
Where should I give my baby a bedtime bottle? Feeding your baby can be a great bonding experience. Generally, your child’s bedroom is a great place to feed your baby at bedtime. To help your little one start associating a crib with sleep, avoid feeding your baby directly in a crib or bed if [...]
Is it true that sugar can make children more active and keep them awake? Many parents have heard that sugar will make their children overactive. While it is true that sugar provides immediate energy to the body, there is no evidence it will make your child more active and thus keep him awake. In a [...]
Should I wake my newborn to feed her overnight? Newborns are generally good about letting us know when they are hungry and when they are full. Hunger cues often lead to crying or other signals that your baby is ready to eat. When she is full, your baby will signal to you that she is done by doing [...]