Preparing for New Baby

[sroz]

Hi Everyone,

I have an 18 month old and I'm expecting the next one in three months.  I really want to get a handle on sleep right off the bat with the new LO.  With our first, we really fell into some bad habits with props and we're addressing those issues now... 18 months later!

My question is: I used on-demand breastfeeding with my first and I really liked that method.  If I decide to use EASY for the second, does that mean that on-demand feeding is out and I need to use more of a schedule?  I mainly just don't want my new DS to develop the habit of falling asleep on the breast or with a pacifier as my DD did.  I also like the idea that the baby is accustomed to routine.

Also I know that BW advocates for "starting as you mean to go on."  However, does that mean a schedule right from day 1?  Or is there more of an adjustment period at first?

Thanks!

[sroz]

Ok.  After a bit of searching, I think I found my answers.

Breastfeeding and EASY in the first few weeks.

Post here if there are any other notes I should read.

Thanks!!

[*Ali*]

Yes I think most of what you asked is in there but feel free to ask if you have any other questions

[cath~]

These FAQs are also very helpful:
Starting EASY with a newborn-What to Expect
Getting started - how I survived the first 3 months

And since this is lo2 you might find the stickied posts at the top of this board helpful as well:

And then there were two...

Happy reading

And like Ali said, let us know if you have any more qns

[sroz]

Thanks for your help.  I'll check them out.