Keeping your baby awake too long can produce the opposite effect.  Your baby will get overtired, over stimulated and have a harder time settling down.

So look for your baby to give you these cues to help you determine when to put your baby down to sleep:

• Her eyes will look a bit glazed
• She will seem extra fussy
• She will lose interest in people and toys
• Your baby will start to yawn
• She will tug on her ears and rub her eyes
• Her eyebrows will turn reddish