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