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