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