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