Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Beautiful, Deep Ocean of Slumber 6
Part 1 Sweet Sleep for Little Babies: Birth to Three Months 29
Chapter 2 The Early Days: Setting the Stage for Safe and Happy Sleep 31
Chapter 3 Helping Your Baby Fall Asleep: Birth to Three Months 59
Chapter 4 Stretching Your Baby's Sleep-and Yours: Birth to Three Months 99
Chapter 5 Q&A: Common Questions About Baby Sleep: Birth to Three Months 118
Part 2 Sidestepping Infant Sleep Problems: Three to Twelve Months 123
Chapter 6 "Hello, World!" Your Infant Wakes Up to Life: Three to Twelve Months 125
Chapter 7 Helping Your Infant Get to Sleep: Three to Twelve Months 141
Chapter 8 Helping Your Infant Stay Asleep: Three to Twelve Months 163
Chapter 9 Q&A: Common Questions About Infants' Sleep: Three to Twelve Months 196
Part 3 Sleep Solutions in the Toddler and Preschool Years: One to Five Years 201
Chapter 10 "Ready Set&hellpi; Go!" Welcome to the Hectic Life of Little Kids: One to Five Years 203
Chapter 11 Helping Your Little Whirlwind Wind Down for Sleep: One to Five Years 233
Chapter 12 Helping Your Tyke Sleep All Night: One to Five Years 263
Chapter 13 Q&A: The Whys About Tot and Preschooler Sleep: One to Five Years 295
Part 4 Tips to Create Happy Naps and to Handle Special Situations 301
Chapter 14 Nipping Nap Problems in the Bud 303
Chapter 15 Red Alerts and Special Situations 317
Appendix 339
Sample Sleep Schedules 340
Glossary 342
References 347
Resources 354
Index 355
