Should I keep a log to track awake times?

Keeping a sleep log is one of the most concrete tools for parents who feel they're missing their baby's tiredness cues—yes. The reason is that your baby's awake duration (how long they can stay awake between naps) falls within a quite narrow range based on age, and when this window is exceeded, tiredness signals become unclear and your baby becomes "over tired," leading to crying. After a few days of logging, you'll start to notice patterns like "he always gets fussy around these times." A paper log, phone notes, or Maiyko's own sleep tracker works fine; writing down the times is enough, you don't need details. After logging for a week, if you prepare for bedtime as you approach that time window, you'll find it easier to catch the tiredness.