I am thinking that I am going to try to give her rice cereal at night. I really don't know what else to try? Anyone have any suggestions??
Also, her nap time. I take full respsonsibilty for my child being spoiled and not wanting to be laid down during her naps. I have always rocked her and then some how I ended up holding her through the nap. But, in my defense the reason I did it most of the time was because she would wake up each time I laid her down, so at the time I wanted to get in a little nap too so it just seemed easier to hold her. Well- now you can imagine I am having a hard time getting her to nap without me holding her. She has taken a few naps that last about 30 minutes without me holding her. And maybe that is all she wants to sleep?? I don't know. But she still seems tired when she wakes up. I am wondering if I should put her in a sleeper for nap time too? I really don't know. I ask myself all the time "where did I go wrong?" I know she is only 3 months but it seems to be the most important time since you are trying to get a baby on somewhat of a schedule.

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I'm not sure if rice cereal would help...especially since you say she isn't even really wanting to eat the whole bottle because she is too tired. My advice (and I really do not know anything)...just give it a little more time. She is only 3 months old...and they usually don't recommend cereal until at least 4mo (unless there is a special reason)...and even then...not in the bottle.
I agree with Marla...
Also, when Abbey was about 3 months old, that's when I started to "train" her to sleep at naptime and through the night. I laid her down (ALWAYS swaddled, so something was always the same during sleep time), and if she cried, I would go in after 10 minutes, then 15, then 20. It took two 20 minute crying sessions one night, and that was it! She's slept through the night ever since. Good luck!
1. I agree with Marla and Monica as well. I wouldn't suggest cereal. If anything it may just upset her tummy and make her gassy.
2. Carissa once told me that habits form at about 3 months....so you're safe!!
3. Start working on the nap first....TODAY! Best advice I ever got - habits are easier to break the younger they are. It will only get harder as time goes on. I would really start working at the sleep training. It is a must and you will LOVE yourself for it later!!! Start with her naps. Just like night time, (follow that routine as close as possible) lay her down swaddled, in her bed, awake but drowsy. Call me when you get a chance if you want and I can explain it all if you want me to.
And think about kids & adults - we don't wake up because we are hungry. We can wake up when we are no longer in deep sleep....we just know how to put ourselves back to sleep.....babies have to learn this.
Sorry - the was a long comment!!!
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