Planning for Sleep with New Baby

[BeingMe]

With my first I was a mess and didn't know what to do.  Now I'm pregnant with my 2nd and trying to plan ahead of time how I plan to get the baby to sleep.  Any advice?  I don't believe in letting them cry it out, but would like some sort of routine besides nurse to sleep--which left me exhausted for 2 years and I can't afford that this time.  Thanks

[Kedrosami]

Definitely get a copy of the No Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley! She has lots of great suggestions, some may work for you, others not, but lots of things to try.

I think the most important thing is developing a consistent bedtime routine. I still need to work on that myself but when we stick to it it does improve things.