He was born about two months early, or premature. When will he sleep all night? Babies typically start sleeping through the night between 3- and 6-months-old, but it really varies and depends very much on the baby and for some it takes a bit longer. If your baby was born 2 months premature, you can [...]
What do I do when his sleep patterns change? He used to be such a good sleeper – but not anymore! That is completely normal! Sleep patterns are always changing. The best thing to do is exactly what you usually do to get him back on track. If you are concerned that something physical is bothering [...]
How can I teach my baby to self-soothe at bedtime? It’s all about setting the stage for him to learn to settle himself down on his own as long as he is old enough (around 12 weeks old, give or take) – and it can take some practice, and definitely some consistency! By the end of this process, [...]
How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own crib or room? This can be a tough transition – babies can become quite used to what they have at bedtime when they fall asleep! Getting her used to a different environment at bedtime will probably take some time, practice, and [...]
I’m uncomfortable having my baby fall asleep on her own at bedtime. Is there any other way to help her sleep better? Some people are quite uncomfortable having their little ones fall asleep on their own at bedtime – and that is completely fine! It might be something they are not used to or [...]
I don’t see my child’s health condition on this website – where else can I look? I’m so sorry you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for at first glance on the website. We are continuing to build the Special Populations section. In the meantime, here are a few [...]
My child has special needs. Can I use the information on the rest of this website? Of course. Regardless of your child’s specific strengths and needs, be they related to physical/medical, social-behavioral, developmental, intellectual, or adaptive functioning, the majority of information in [...]
How do I get her to sleep through the night? What you probably mean is how you can help her to go through the night without needing help to get back to sleep. Waking up during the night is completely normal – we all do it! The problem is usually when she wakes during the night but cannot get back [...]
My child has autism. How will he sleep? Sleep problems are common for children with autism. However, these problems are treatable with many common strategies such as consistency and a calming routine. Techniques may need to be individualized to represent what your child really enjoys, what helps [...]
How do I help her sleep when she is teething? Teething can cause pain, which can also cause problems sleeping. When teething, your little one may need some additional comfort from a caregiver during the night. Remember that we no longer use topical teething agents that numb gums since they can [...]