As your newborn baby needs to wake up frequently to nurse (every two to three hours), it will be impossible for you, at least for the first month of life, to try making him sleep through the night. But, over time and as of week 6, you will be able to help him sleep better and for longer stretches by following consistently these strategies:

- Get your baby into the habit of falling asleep by himself, by putting him down on his back when he’s drowsy but awake.

- Make sure your baby's nightime feedings are peaceful and calm unlike his daytime feedings. That way, you can help set his body clock and the difference between day and night.

- Don’t rock or nurse your baby to sleep so he won’t become accustomed to needing them to drift off.

- When your baby is 3 month of age, set up a 30 minute-bedtime routine to help him wind off and relax. You can start the routine with a bath, follow it by a calming story telling or a song and finish it in the nursery or the room where he usually sleeps.

- When your baby is about six months old or older, and more aware of the concept of separation, give him a stuffed animal or other familiar object to bring him comfort and security when you’re not around.

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