J.B.
Hi M.. My baby too is 2.5 mos!! Anyway, we've pretty much gotten into a routine of quite time, feeding, and then I read her a story and/or put on some light music while rocking and snuggling her. Sometimes she falls asleep completely, sometimes I put her down while almost asleep, others I put her down still awake. But I would say to try swaddling her. I HAVE to swaddle my baby...she will NOT fall asleep for any length of time if I do not. She still wakes herself with her kicks and flailing arms. Actually now I leave one arm out b/c she's discovered her hand and LOVES to suck on it...it soothes her. That's the other thing...sucking soothes, so maybe a binky will work for you? My baby likes her hand better than her binky now :) Good luck, and don't worry. She'll settle into a routine like the others have said...she's just too young right now.