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