Hi, the main goal of this age and phase is to offer naps every 45 mins - 1 hour (closer to 2 months of age). The DVD happiest baby on the block is amazing at teaching soothing and swaddle.

He sounds overtired. I will send you a link to the sleep averages chart soon

http://www.mybabysleepguide.com/2013/02/average-sleep-charts-by-age.html

Hi Phuong, At this age, both day and night sleep are disorganized and unpredictable. Do your best to rest and recover from childbirth. Rest when your baby is sleeping. It will add up and sometimes you may fall asleep too!

Hi Phuong, Around 6-8 weeks you will notice the social smile emerge. This is a great time to introduce laying him down, quiet yet awake. Around 8 weeks of age you will notice a predictable nighttime pattern of an early bedtime 7-10 pm and a solid 4 -5 hour block of sleep.

So, likely, you will find your own schedule as he gets older. The brain really isn't advanced enough at this age to put him on a schedule.

Hi Meghan, this transition takes longer than the previous nap transitions. Be open to offering her one or 2 naps based on her mood. If you are on one nap-- it needs to be at 12:30 pm. It may start at 12 and slowly inch back. You need to offer naps with when the melatonin is released. It will increase the quality of the nap, even if it is shorter. After 7 months you can offer the crib 1.5 rule for both naps. Offer 2 naps at 9 am and 1 pm. Go outside to play to extend the wake time. It is stimulating and sets the circadian system.