Feed the baby 1-2 hours before bedtime. Feeding your baby a full meal right before laying him down in bed might not be the best idea. Often times their bellies are so full they need to have a bowel movement first. The last thing you want is to find a huge, dirty diaper in the morning, or a baby that wakes himself up from going to the bathroom.
Top off dinner with a small bottle. If your baby is still taking bottles, cap off dinner with a small (4-6 oz.) warm bottle of milk right before bed. This might soothe him and help him stay asleep.
