Getting My Child on a Different Schedule

Here is what I would try... Start by eliminating any napping in the late afternoon or early evening. This way, he is more tired at night than usual. My rule of thumb for my son is that he is not allowed to nap past 4:00 (his bedtime is 8:30). No matter how tired or cranky he may get, I always wake him up if he is still sleeping at 4:00 (unless he's sick or something of course). Put him to bed at night and if he gets up, try to limit any stimulating activity. Avoid television, playing, etc. Basically, try to keep him in bed, even if it means you have to stay there with him and rub his back, etc. I had to keep a pillow & blanket next to my son's crib for a little while. I'd lay on the floor, reach in the crib and rub his back or tummy. Once he gets used to the idea that waking up at night doesn't get him anything "fun," he'll be able to fall back to sleep on his own. If you need to, get him up earlier in the morning, so that any napping he may do is earlier in the day. It will likely take some tolerance on your part and some crankiness on his, but it will work eventually if you stick with it. Good luck!

Hi J.
The way that you could help your baby is keeping him awake all day.I know that your husband work second sift.
If he take a day nap let him sleep just for 45 minuts no more he will be upset maybe cries.
Also, If you baby have his own room or sleep in your room have a rutine for bed time, take him to his bed awake and let him know that is bed time ( never put him at bed while he is sleeping , because he wake up he will think that you abandon him) close the door and go away.This may sound cruel but is one powerful solution. you can leave a night light on so he won't be in a dark room.CAUTION: Your babe will cry for a while before he learns the rutine. So you have to be strong and leave him alone. feed him before going to bed no while in his bed, "cavities prevention". If need something just give him a bottle or zippy cup with 4OZ of water let he ho it is possible that will be his company.Who knows.
This is a personal experience and i recently take the baby's bed out of my bedroom and it was very smoth same rutine , good night kiss and see you in the morning.My son is 18 months and sometimes he cries a little but then he sleeps.
If itwork with mine I hope at least a can give you and idea where to star.GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

J.,
Keeping him on a set schedule will help, about the same time each day for naps. Try giving him a bath at night just before bed this helps to relax baby's. Naps are important,but also make sure he's getting enough awake time too. He will learn the schedule eventually as long as you stay consistant. I know tha does'nt help your situation right now but he will learn if you stay conssistant in your schedule. L. O

I would start by adjusting his sleep schedule by small doses. Like, put him to bed an hour or two earlier than usual, for a few days. Then when he's used to it, put him to bed an hour or two earlier than that, until he's set with a reasonably normal schedule. you may also need to try to keep him active during the morning hours, when he'd normally be wanting to drift off to sleep.