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