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