Publisher's Synopsis
Sleep is probably the topic that preoccupies parents of babies and young children more than any other.
Sleep is essential for the physical and psychological health of your baby, and for the well-being of the whole family. This accessible no-nonsense guide will help you to establish positive sleep habits and put good practices into place for your baby from the first few weeks. With supportive advice arranged into simple but informative tips, including:
- Understanding how babies sleep
- Teaching the difference between night and day
- Learning about sleep cycles and rhythms
- How to establish an effective bedtime routine
- Discovering how developmental changes can affect your baby's sleep
- Tried and trusted ways to teach your baby to self-settle
- Establishing consistency with daytime naps
- Quick trouble-shooting tips in a bonus chapter
