The post below got me thinking. I too would like to get my 8mo old on the "same" schedule as the other children but I have a little delimma...

Mom normally drops off baby between 7:30-8:00 (she's on a two day a week right now) When she arrives baby's next nap is so varied! mom will say "oh baby woke up at 5:30am today" or "baby woke up at 7:30" so that changes her next nap time!

This mom starts the day whenever the baby wakes up, gives her breakfast and plays etc. So if it's 4am or 8am no difference to her. Her bedtime I know is between 8 & 8:30 each night (mom said so).

How do I keep her on a routine if baby is waking up at random times each morning?