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