Getting a sleep pattern set is absolutely critical the first eight weeks. We have an almost 3 year old (she) and a 9 month old (he). She was set at her 3rd we

Getting a sleep pattern set is absolutely critical the first eight weeks. We have an almost 3 year old (she) and a 9 month old (he). She was set at her 3rd week and him at his 4th or 5th. Both were non-breastfeed but are months ahead on all milestones. Declare a night time regime and follow it strictly. Say 9PM is when you want them to sleep. At 8:30PM have a little one-on-one with the baby. Change their diaper for the night, put on PJs or night gown, make their bottle for the night. At 8 weeks they should be at 4 or more oz. We've had our son at 6oz since about 3 months. Mix the breast milk with a scoop of rice-based formula or even a baby rice cereal. The rice starches will naturally take longer to digest, keeping your baby happier and fuller longer throughout the night. Enfamil, Similac, and even store brands from Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club work well. Talk to your doctor about setting a sleep pattern as well.