Ive realised that my 17 week old cant self settle. Im a 1st time mum and to be honest I didnt know it's wrong feeding/rocking a baby to sleep. I have a big baby (19 pounds) and as you can imagine rocking him to sleep is getting harder and harder.Ive learnt that I should put him down drowsy so he gains the skill of dropping off on his own. Im also aware that a routine and good daytime naps are important factors that play a major role in nightime sleep. The problem is that I seem to be unable to establish a routine with my LO. Ive read that he should be on a 4 hour feeding routine but every 2 or 3 hours he wants to be fed (im exclusively bf) and he will only do it for about 5 or 6 minutes. He's been like this since he was born. Any tips to help him go longer between feeds? I feel this is the first step to help him become a better sleeper.
Also, is it good enough letting him falling asleep on me and then waking him up (in other words calling for him until he opens his eyes for brief seconds)when i put him down? Any help is appreciated because im at the end of my tether.