Where and how should my baby sleep?

By this age, he is likely to be rolling over and picking a comfortable position for sleep throughout the night.  If you have not already, placing your child in a seasonally appropriate sleeping bag will greatly reduce sleep disturbance due to being too cold or hot.

When he wakes up in the night and cries for you, remember not to reward him, or it may continue for a long time. Reassure him quietly that you are there, and a quick exit. If you are firm and consistent about requiring him to resettle back to sleep, this stage should pass pretty quickly.

Of course, during these middle-of-the-night 'visits' with him, you'll want to rule out illness or a very soiled diaper. If you do need to change him, remember not to turn on too many lights and to keep interaction to a minimum - avoid eye contact.

Always keep sleep safety in mind. Make sure the crib you are using meets current safety standards. Keep large stuffed animals, which can fall onto his face, out of the crib. Avoid items with ties or ribbons that can wrap around his neck, and objects with any kind of sharp edge or corner.

Once he is pulling himself or herself up using the sides of the crib, it's time to remove the mobiles hanging over it as babies can get tangled in hanging mobiles.  Don't forget to look around for the things that your baby can touch from a standing position in the crib. Wall hangings, pictures, draperies, and window blind cords are potentially harmful if left within your baby's reach.