Baby On a Schedule?

I know I have written about this before... but just wanna share some tips I got from 'The Baby Whisperer' with new mummies... so far it really works for me.

You can put your baby on E.A.S.Y [Eat, Activity, Sleep and Your Time].

After feeding your baby [E], it's time to play! It will usually take 45 minutes of activity [A] (nappy changing included) before you see signs of being tired. Make sure you catch that first yawn or rubbing of face. That's almost always a sure cue.

When baby is tired, wind him down. For Jed, it means putting down on rocker bed, popping in the pacifier and giving him his cloth nappy. He will usually sleep [S] within 15 minutes of rocking.

That's when you have your own time [Y] to do housework, or some reading etc.....

The cycle repeats till about 7pm when I prepare him for bed by giving him a wipe down and singing soothing songs to him. Then I'll off the lights and put him to bed. He'll fall asleep on his own within 10 minutes.

Also, babies till around 5 months of age naps about 3 times during the day (a total of about 4-5 hours). A morning nap before noon, a noon time nap (usually the longest one) and a late afternoon nap (usually shortest). Knowing this pattern will help you plan your day and take away much frustration.
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So far Jed is taking to this schedule very well. Thank God! :D