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What are some signs that my baby is sleepy?
Why is it important for my baby to self-soothe at bedtime?
How can I keep my baby warm at night without blankets?
What do I do when he climbs out of the crib?
How do dads impact baby’s sleep?
How do I get him to stay in his room overnight?
What type of information is there about child sleep across various cultures?
How do I manage my own stress as a parent during the coronavirus pandemic?
Does my baby have coronavirus if she coughs more than usual?
My daughter has ADHD. Will that affect her sleep?
What should I know about toddler sleep?
How can I keep up with her regular therapy during the coronavirus pandemic?
My partner is about to deploy and usually does bedtime. Help!
What is the best way to respond to night wakings?
How should I talk to my child’s health care provider or doctor about his sleep?
How do I get the television (and other electronics!) out of my child’s room without causing a week-long meltdown?
I have narcolepsy. Do I need to worry about my baby having it too?
What time do little ones wake in the morning?
How do I get her to sleep later in the morning?
My baby was exposed to opioids. How will he sleep?
Why keep my child’s sleep on track during the coronavirus pandemic?
My child has seizures. How can I be sure he is safe while he is sleeping?
How old does my child have to be to start using rewards to help her get through the bedtime routine?
He has an ear infection. How do I help him sleep?
Will he sleep better with a later bedtime?
My toddler always says he’s hungry at bedtime – what can I do?
How common are sleep terrors?
My preschooler stopped napping! What can I do to help him nap more often?
Are cosleepers safe?
How can I help my child with autism settle down and get ready for bed?
How can I help my preschooler fall asleep?
Does sharing a bed with my child affect the risk of SIDS?
My toddler keeps throwing her pacifier out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do?
Is it OK for my children to share a room?
How do we get our sleep schedules back on track during the coronavirus pandemic?
What should I do if my child snores and chokes while he’s sleeping?
Will sleeping on her back cause a flat spot on my baby’s head?
Where should I give my baby a bedtime bottle?
How might she respond during the coronavirus pandemic, and what can I do?
What’s a bedtime pass and can I use it with my toddler?
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
How can I teach her to sleep when it’s noisy?
How long is it OK before I check on her at night?
How much should my newborn be napping?
How can I relax as much as possible during sleep training?
My toddler is afraid at bedtime. What can I do?
How can I cope and reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic?
How do I help my preschooler relax (and myself, too!) during the coronavirus pandemic?
My toddler wakes up multiple times a night. What do I do?
When will my preemie sleep through the night?
How do I transition him from sleeping in a swing to sleeping in a crib?
My child has Down syndrome. What should I know about his sleep?
My daycare closed because of the coronavirus. How do I transition to a new one?
How can I help her adjust to ending daylight saving time (moving clocks back)?
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep?
How often should I check while sleep training?
Can I do sleep training and wean night feedings at the same time?
Is it okay to co-sleep?
Is lack of sleep causing my child to act up during the day?
How can dream feeds help?
Can my toddler sleep with a doll or toy?
He only wants mom at bedtime – how do I help?
I have postpartum depression. What can you tell me about how this might affect my little one’s sleep?
Is a baby sleep positioner helpful? Why are they used?
Should I worry if my baby rolls over?
Can cereal help a baby sleep longer?
What time of the day should my baby nap?
Where should my baby nap?
My child has autism. What can I expect about her sleep?
How long should my toddler wear diapers or pull-ups?
What temperature is best for my baby’s sleeping?
What should I do if my child strips off her clothes and diaper in her crib?
How much should my baby nap?
My child has developmental delays. What should I know about her sleep?
She pulls her hair to fall asleep. What can I do?
I have bad insomnia. Is my little one at risk for developing insomnia?
How can I make co-sleeping safer?
Are there any safe medications to help promote sleep for toddlers?
Is it OK if she sleeps with a blankie on her face?
Is it safe if my toddler sleeps on her stomach?
How late in the day can my baby nap?
My baby cries when he lies flat. What should I do?
My baby was born prematurely. How will that affect her sleep?
When should I move my baby from a crib to a bed?
What are some conditions, or risk factors, that make it more likely for my child to have obstructive sleep apnea?
I’m uncomfortable having my baby fall asleep on her own at bedtime. Is there any other way to help her sleep better?
My young child was referred for a sleep study (polysomnography, polysomnogram, PSG). What can I expect when I get there?
Is my baby all of a sudden waking up several times a night because she feels the (my) coronavirus stress?
What do I do if I think my baby is sleeping too much?
What should I do when my baby misses a nap?
My child has special needs. Can I use the information on the rest of this website?
Is it okay to use a pacifier?
Dear Pandemic: Why prioritize sleep?
How can I get her to sleep with the light off?
Should I wake my newborn to eat during the day?
When do babies sleep through the night?
My child coughs at night. What can I do I help her to sleep better?
When is bed-sharing, a form of co-sleeping, extra risky?
Do babies have nightmares?
When can she lie on her stomach?
How do I help when she cries and screams at bedtime?
How do I get her to sleep in her bed rather than the couch?
My baby bangs her head to sleep. Is it normal?
Is it safe to let my baby sleep on his stomach?
How do I help my toddler stay in bed without calling for me?
It’s daylight saving time and I have to set my clocks forward – what do I do?
How do I help her sleep when she is teething?
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or reflux? How can that affect my little one’s sleep?
Is it safe to give my baby melatonin to help her sleep?
What are sleep terrors?
What is the best way to prevent SIDS?
Should I let him cry without checking at bedtime?
When can my child sleep with a pillow?
What can I expect at a telehealth doctor’s visit during the coronavirus pandemic?
Do babies get jet lag and how can I avoid it?
Should I put a night light in his room?
Is co-sleeping a safety concern in other cultures?
Is it safe to swaddle my baby?
In my home and neighborhood, many people commonly share beds and rooms. How can I help everyone to get good sleep?
He never wakes happy, what can I do?
What is a good bedtime routine?
What is a dream feed?
Should we start sleep training now that we are home more because of the coronavirus?
How do I help him transition to one nap per day?
How can sleep help my child during the day?
How might the coronavirus pandemic schedule affect my older child’s or teen’s sleep?
How can I tell if my toddler is sleeping too much?
My child has autism. Who can help me with his sleep?
How can I stay calm while coping with coronavirus changes?
What are some baby sleep myths?
How much should my newborn be sleeping?
What is a good bedtime for my infant?
What does “sleep through the night” actually mean?
Should I worry about his sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
How can I help my baby sleep through the night?
When should I wean my child’s pacifier?
How do I wean my baby from a pacifier?
Is it okay to give my preschooler (3 to 5 years old) melatonin?
Can newborns fall asleep on their own at bedtime?
When should I wean his swaddle?
My daughter is waking all night to go potty now that she is toilet trained. Help!
Can using a pacifier affect her teeth?
When should I consider putting a small mattress on the floor for my toddler?
What are some of the benefits for my child of getting enough sleep?
When can I stop adjusting my preemie’s age?
Should I wake my infant to feed her at night?
How do I know if she has a sleep problem?
How can I help my toddler or preschooler follow directions at bedtime?
My child has ADHD. What are some strategies I can use to make sure he gets the best sleep possible.
What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
What should I do when she wakes upset from naps?
Will he sleep better at night if he does not nap?
How can I keep my baby on a schedule on vacation?
I am a new parent. What do you know about how my little one’s sleep will affect my sleep and mood?
My child has autism. How will he sleep?
How can my preschooler fall asleep without electronics?
What can I do to help at bedtime while I am isolated from my family during the coronavirus pandemic?
Should I use a sleep sack? What is a baby sleeping bag?
What is Ferber sleep training?
My little one kicks his legs a lot when he is sleeping, and sometimes it wakes him up. What should I do?
My toddler simply will not fall asleep until 10:30 p.m. or later. He never wakes up at the same time either. What can I do?
How do I manage tantrums during the coronavirus pandemic?
My little one has an inconsistent schedule during the day because of work and childcare schedules. What can do to keep her naps consistent?
How can I use typical sleep guidelines for my preemie?
Can I keep breastfeeding and do sleep training at the same time?
How do I stop worrying about him overnight?
How do I help her adjust to the spring time change (moving the clock forward/later in many parts of the United States)?
Should I wake my baby from his nap if he sleeps for too long?
How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own crib or room?
When should I start using a bedtime routine?
What can I do if my little one wakes up right after I put her in her crib?
How can I help my baby sleep well?
Should my newborn sleep in a bassinet or cradle?
Why is she having more sleep terrors and sleep-walking during the coronavirus pandmeic?
Is it OK that he moves around a lot in his sleep?
My toddler keeps standing up in the crib – what can I do?
Are some children better sleepers than others?
What do I do if her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgery was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic?
What is a good age to start a bedtime chart?
He was born about two months early, or premature. When will he sleep all night?
When can I start using rewards?
How can I get her attached to a lovie?
When can my child sleep in a bed rather than a crib?
How do I get my toddler to nap?
I’m about to have a baby and have had depression in the past. Am I at risk for postpartum depression?
How can I get my preschooler to wake up later?
How can I soothe my extra-fussy baby?
Should he play games on my phone before bed?
My baby sleeps all the time, should I worry?
How do I manage sudden night wakings?
My baby has sleep apnea. Can she die in her sleep?
What is “camping out” in sleep training?
Can you explain sleep cycles?
How do I get her to sleep through the night?
My preschooler worries about the coronavirus around bedtime – how can I help her relax?
I don’t see my child’s health condition on this website – where else can I look?
Can letting a baby cry to sleep affect attachment?
What is the difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA)?
How do we stop the baby from waking our son?
Where is it safest for a baby to sleep?
What is narcolepsy and when does it develop?
He has his days and nights switched. What can I do?
How can I get my toddler to go to bed?
Is it safe for our cat to sleep with our baby?
What can I do if he wakes multiple times a night?
Is it OK for my toddler to sleep with a nightlight?
How can my newborn sleep all night?
My child has bad environmental allergies. How can that affect her sleep?
How can I wean nursing at bedtime?
What is co-sleeping
Is it bad for her teeth to sleep with a bottle?
My baby screams and cries every time I put her down for a nap. What can I do to change that?
Is a telehealth appointment for behavioral health concerns a good option during the coronavirus pandemic?
How can I prevent bottle tooth decay?
What should I do if my baby vomits while she’s learning to self-soothe?
Many of these recommendations do not seem to match my parenting style, cultural beliefs, or generally what my family does. What can I take away from this website?
How do I stop feeding to sleep?
My toddler has epilepsy, what are some things to consider about her sleep?
Should I wake my newborn to feed her overnight?
Can my little one fall out of a bed without rails?
Why does my baby cry?
Is it normal for my baby to sleep with his eyes open?
What if her bedtime changes?
How can I get my baby to nap longer?
Is it normal for my newborn’s sleep to change daily?
How can I build good sleep habits for my baby?
Can sleep terrors happen during a nap?
Can my baby (0-11 months) sleep with a toy or doll?
How do I switch naps from a car seat to a crib?
How do I get him to fall asleep without a bottle?
I have young foster children in the home who have been maltreated in the past. How might that affect their sleep?
What is melatonin and when does a baby’s brain start producing it?
She cries through the entire routine. What can I do?
When do I need to take bumpers off my baby’s crib?
My child has Trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome. What things should I know about his sleep?
My baby now cries at bedtime. What should I do?
How do I know if my little one is overtired?
What is a good morning light?
What is melatonin and what does it do?
How old do you have to be to get a diagnosis of asthma? How do I know if my toddler has it, and how can that affect his sleep?
What is a good naptime routine?
What do I do when I set the clocks back for daylight saving time?
Is it okay to give my toddler (12 months to 36 months) melatonin?
What kind of bedding is best for my baby?
What is “momsomnia,” and what can I do about it?
Why doesn’t my baby sleep well?
My little one has Prader-Willi Syndrome. What specific things should I know about his sleep?
Will sleep help my child’s immune system fight coronavirus?
She has a cold. How do I help her sleep?
My baby is developing a flat spot from always sleeping on his back. What can I do?
Is it okay to let her use a pacifier?
How do I manage my newborn’s night wakings?
How can I help my child who has more nightmares than usual since the coronavirus pandemic?
How can I help my children connect with others during the coronavirus pandemic?
Should I take away her naps?
Is it okay to let my toddler fall asleep to music?
Does white noise help sleep?
How do I help my baby sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
My child is having nightmares. What can I do?
How do I help my baby with eczema sleep better?
Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep?
He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep?
How do I get her to stay in her bed?
Can we video chat with family at bedtime during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it harmful for him to cry himself to sleep?
What should we do if one of our twins cries while the other is sleeping?
Should I use a baby monitor?
What’s the best sleepwear for my baby?
When can he go all night without a feeding?
How can I help him learn to fall asleep in his room instead of on the couch?
Is my child asleep or awake when he is having a sleep terror – and how long do they usually last?
How can I wean his swaddle?
My toddler lost her lovie. What do I do?
How can she sleep if I work late?
Why is my baby very restless when he sleeps?
What exactly IS sleep training?
Where should I nurse my baby at bedtime?
When do I stop giving her a bedtime bottle?
My baby has a feeding tube. What can I do to help her sleep?
How can I teach my baby to self-soothe at bedtime?
My toddler keeps throwing his lovey out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do?
My baby screams during the night then resists being held or comforted. What is going on?
What are the risks of sharing a bed with my baby?
When can I stop worrying about SIDS?
Where should my little one nap?
My baby wakes to feed all night. What can I do?
How can caffeine affect my toddler’s sleep?
Can babies have obstructive sleep apnea? What are some signs I should look out for?
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy?
Should I wake my child up at the same time each morning?
Are snoring and pauses in breathing normal for some babies and toddlers? What should I do if I see my child snore and have pauses in breathing during the night?
What are some examples of how a routine might be changed for my child with autism or other developmental needs?
My toddler is afraid of the dark. What can I do?
What is a bedtime routine chart?
How should I sleep train my twins?
What is the Huggy Puppy? How can it help children who are afraid at night or who are having trouble sleeping because they were exposed to trauma?
He climbs – how can I keep him in the crib?
My baby has reflux. What should I do?
Isolating from your children during the coronavirus pandemic
My baby cries all night. What can I do?
When should he start sleeping in a bed?
My baby was diagnosed with Pierre Robin sequence. How will this affect his sleep?
How do I transition my child from a crib to a bed?
Many different people take care of my little one at bedtime depending on the night because of my work schedule. How can I make sure she sleeps well?
Can snoring or sleep apnea affect my child’s development?
He has eczema. How do I help him stop scratching?
My child has autism. Who is the best person in my community to help me with his sleep?
How do I help myself sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
How does sleep affect attention and learning?
My baby won’t sleep – what am I doing wrong?
How can I tell if my toddler has obstructive sleep apnea?
Is it okay to cosleep with my baby?
How do I get my child on a nap schedule?
Why is my toddler suddenly waking up at night?
What are nighttime fears? How is that different from something like an anxiety disorder? How can I respond to nighttime fears?
How do we stop our oldest from waking the baby?
My toddler falls asleep while watching a movie every night. How do I get her to fall asleep without it?
Is it safe to let my baby sleep with pacifiers that have stuffed animals or a ribbon attached to them?
My baby hates his crib. How can I change that?
What are some things I can do to help my children sleep around the holidays?
My baby shakes and has jerky movements as she falls asleep and while she is sleeping. What should I do?
How much should my preschooler be sleeping?
I’m pregnant. What can I expect about my sleep?
I just had a baby, how can I get the best sleep possible? (is there a difference between whether I room-share with my baby or not?)
What are the top 4 sleep training myths?
Is it safe to use herbs or medications to help my child sleep?
How do I talk to my children about the coronavirus?
Is it true that sugar can make children more active and keep them awake?
How do I know if my baby is sleeping too much?
What do I do when his sleep patterns change? He used to be such a good sleeper – but not anymore!
My toddler has a lot of trouble separating from me at bedtime and during the day. What can I do to help him sleep better?
What is co-sleeping like in other cultures?
How does sleep impact my child’s health?
What do I do when he talks to me after lights out?
What should I consider when deciding whether or not to bed-share, with or without a “safe co-sleeper?
How can I help him nap at home like at daycare?
How can my (mom’s) stress and mood affect my baby’s sleep? Can my sleep problems (or my infant sleep problems) sometimes affect our bonding?
My toddler asks to go to the potty after lights out. What should I do?
What can I do if sleep training is overwhelming?
If my child snores, what can I expect in terms of further assessment and possible treatment?
How can I stop nursing during the night?
How much should my infant be sleeping?
How can my active toddler settle at bedtime?
How can I do sleep training with as little crying as possible?
She still cries after weeks of sleep training – help!
Is it safe for my baby to sleep in a swing?
How can poor sleep change his behavior?
What is a sleep regression?
My oldest child has narcolepsy. Do I need to be worried that my toddler will have it too?
Sleep regressions: do they really happen?
Should I use music to help my baby get to sleep?
Is it harmful to let him cry to sleep?
My baby barely sleeps. Will this affect her development?
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