Get into a feed, play, and sleep routine.

By Allison C., mom of one (soon-to-be two)

Once I established a feed-play-sleep routine, my son learned to fall asleep on his own. First, I fed my son (which took about half an hour). Next, I kept him awake by playing (another half an hour). Then, I put him in his crib, awake but drowsy, and he easily fell asleep on his own. As he got older, he had more awake time, and the rotation expanded to three-and-a-half to four hours.

Never microwave bottles.

By Julie S., mom of one

The microwave is a beautiful thing when you're short on time and hands. But don't be tempted to microwave formula or breast milk. You might create hot spots in the liquid that can burn your baby's mouth.

Get outta there

By Carole A., mom of three

Try to get out of the house with your baby at least once a day, even if it's just for a walk around the block or a quick trip to Grandma's.