Night Feedings - How to Eliminate

• Most newborns need to be fed at least twice each night. By 3 to 4 months of age, most formula-fed babies give up middle-of-the-night feedings. The following tips can help your baby sleep for longer intervals during the night:
• Keep daytime feeding intervals to at least 2 hours. Gradually stretch them to 3 hours.
• If your baby naps for over 3 consecutive hours during the day, awaken him for a feeding.
• Place your baby in the crib drowsy but awake. Don't bottle feed or rock until asleep.
• Make middle-of-the-night feedings brief and boring compared to daytime feedings. Don't turn on the lights, don't talk to your child, and feed him rather quickly.