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For all the spectacular benefits offered by cosleeping, there is one problem that sleep-sharing parents almost unanimously complain about: when a baby or toddler absolutely refuses to sleep alone. Despite jeers of “we-told-you-so” from naysayers opposed to attachment parenting, this is not a sign that your baby is spoiled– and, no, the proper response is [...]

Making Cosleeping as Safe as Possible If you do choose to share your bed with your baby, make sure to follow these precautions: Always place your baby on his or her back to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS. Always leave your child’s head uncovered while sleeping. Make sure your bed’s headboard and footboard [...]

Dear C., unfortunately it is very dangerous to co-sleep for a newborn and a toddler at the same time. Adults to wake up but toddlers don’t and it seems your toddler gets possessive with your breasts. Here are a couple of solution to have the family still together but safe: get a cosleeper for the [...]

On a typical weeknight in our home, you might witness a scene like this one: I am doing last minute cleaning before bed and filling my glass of water at 10:30. My 17-month-old little girl is running up and down the hallway dragging her doll by the hair chanting “Sasha Sasha Sasha” (her doll’s name). [...]

It’s very common for even the best of sleepers to suddenly start having sleep problems, whether that means having a hard time falling asleep at bedtime or abruptly waking up during the night. Your toddler may be having night terrors, which are similar to sleepwalking but are more dramatic. Night terrors are often related to [...]

Sleeping Through the Night: Children’s sleep expert advises parents Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Article Date: 15 Mar 2005 – 10:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions Patient / Public: 1 (1 votes) Health Professional: 1 (1 votes) Article Opinions: 0 posts How Infants, Toddlers and Their [...]

In the preface to this book, attachment parenting guru William Sears, MD, author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, identifies James J. McKenna, PhD, as the leading authority on co-sleeping — and for good reason. Through his work as the director of the Mother-Baby [...]

Children described as “freaking out” in their sleep may be having night terrors (also known as sleep terrors). Night terrors are scary, since your child appears terrified, incoherent, and frantic. But, developmentally speaking, they’re normal — night terrors usually first appear during the toddler years and can continue up to the age of 7. Children [...]

Babies often change their sleep and awake patterns without notice. Setting a specific routine at bedtime encourages your baby to fall asleep easily. There is no one routine that is better than another. Choose the elements that work for you and your lifestyle. The key is to keep the routine the same each night. Your [...]

Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Overview Sleep Disorder Causes Sleep Disorder Symptoms Exams and Tests Sleep Disorder Treatment Self-Care at Home Medical Treatment Medications Other Therapy Next Steps Outlook For More Information Web Links Synonyms and Keywords Authors and Editors Disorders That Disrupt Sleep (Parasomnias) Overview Parasomnias are disruptive sleep-related [...]