InformationWhen putting an infant to bed:Make the nighttime routine consistent and pleasant.Give the last nighttime feeding shortly before putting the baby to bed. Never put the baby to bed with a bottle, as it can cause tooth decay. (See: Baby bottle tooth decay)Spend quiet time with your child by rocking, walking, or simple cuddling.Put the child in bed before he is deeply asleep. This will teach your child to go to sleep on his own.Your baby may cry when you lay him in his bed, because he fears being away from you. This is called separation anxiety. Simply go in, speak in a calm voice, and rub the baby's back or head. Do not remove the baby out of the bed. Once he has calmed down, leave the room. Your child will soon learn that you are simply in another room.If your baby awakens in the