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