1) Anyone have any tips on getting a new baby to sleep at night? At what age should i expect my baby (she's 6 weeks now) to start sleeping longer stretches overnight, and how can i encourage it?
What time are you settling her in? and how? Mine all slept from 8pm until about 3am nursed for about 20 minutes in a rocking chair, and then slept again until about 7am

2) When do people recommend putting the baby into their own room? We made the mistake for us to chose to co-sleep with #1. Big mistake on our part, but I had an emergency C and wasn't totally mobile at night. The other two were in their rooms from the day they came home

3) How do people feel about "letting the baby cry themselves to sleep"?? I know that some people swear that it is horrible for two days but by the third night the baby is fine...?? Many will claim that CYO (cry it out) is cruel. For us it worked, by night #2 the babies no longer did it, but consistency is key. This can become a very heated discussion for many parent, as will breastfeeding versus formula. You have to choose what works for you. Presently my stepsister has a baby, and my mother refers to her as a BRAT....she will NOT sleep unless it's on her parents. If that is what you choose and works with your lifestyle then go for it, however don't expect a night alone for a LONG time!!!

4) How can i ensure that my baby isn't completely awake following a night-time feeding? I find that i feed her, and then she is wide awake and it is often difficult to get her back to sleep even though it's 4am... How are you feeding her? I nursed mine in a glider for no more then 10 minutes per breast gently replaced them in their crib and left the room. They have to learn to put themselves to sleep.


Also,don't be afraid of the pacifier, it's not as difficult as we think to get rid of.

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