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