Hello and welcome! I read your post last night, and at midnight, I was still trying to get my little man to sleep. I tried cc with my daughter, but didn't like it, so am avoiding it with my boy. He too feeds to sleep, and this worked great, when he would stay asleep when I would put him down, but generally, he now wakes as soon as I try to put him down. I hear you on the car for getting to sleep!

I don't know if the milk is giving your DS the extra energy to keep going as you say, but I would think it better to give him milk and keep his little tummy more satisfied through the night, so at least he doesn't wake hungry.

The only thing I can suggest (and I am sorry that it is very little), is a relaxing bath for him just before his bedtime (whatever time you decide to work that at the moment, even if it is a bit 'late', you can slowly work on making it earlier). J&J have a lavender baby night time bath, and I am sure there are others out there, or even better if you added your own essential oils.

I stressed for ages on not being able to get my kids to sleep, and thought that it would be as simple that 'when they are tired they will go to sleep', but that didn't happen. Don't be paranoid about what other people think, you are doing a great job, and trying different things. Sorry, I don't know what CIO is (I struggle with lots of the abbreviations ). Don't doubt yourself, I know its hard, but you can do it.

I'm really sorry I haven't been able to offer much help (if any), but I just wanted to give you a bit of positive support, and let you know that you are not alone with these struggles. BB (BellyBelly) is a really supportive place, and I hope you like here as much as I do (I get in trouble from my Man about spending too much time on here ). Welcome again, and , you'll get there.