Below is a sample sleep schedule for an 8-week-old baby that assumes your baby naps for one hour during the day. A sample schedule for an 8 week old baby or 2 month old baby.

Put Your Sleepy Baby to Bed. Starting when your baby is 6 to 12 weeks old, soothe them until they are drowsy. When they are on the verge of sleep, put them down and let them drift off on their own.

1-4 weeks old: 15-16 hours of sleep per day. ... may sleep less. 1-4 months old: 14-15 hours per day. As early as 6 weeks of age, you may start to notice more regular sleep patterns.