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