Help your baby sleep through the night

My neighbor was dying to know how I got my little girl to sleep through the night, so I gave her some simple tips. Within a week her little boy was sleeping through the night as well. Of course all of this can change at a moment's notice, but for now things are working out great. Below are a few tips for getting your little one to sleep as well.

In the evening I give Patti a bath, change her diaper, then feed her 4 ounces of breast milk with either cereal or baby food. I burp her, sing a lullaby, place her on her stomach and tell her good night. It takes her about 10 minutes to fall asleep on her own. At 11 PM I change her diaper, feed her a bottle of breast milk with cereal, and place her on her stomach. She sleeps until 6 AM. Of course she is going to move around and grunt during the night but she doesn't wake up. That's it. It's not a complicated process and I get a good night's rest. However, before placing your baby on his/her stomach you may want to consult your child's pediatrician. I felt comfortable because my daughter can roll from her back to stomach and turn her head from side to side. Until things change I will continue to follow our routine because it has been a life saver for me. As I tell every mom I talk to, "Do what works for you and your child!"