Gentle Sleep Solutions for Parents of Newborns to Five-Year-Olds

The Gentle Sleep Book provides gentle, reassuring, and effective solutions to address the common sleep problems of newborns to five-year-olds. Marneta Viegas, the founder of Relax Kids, has described this book as "The Sleep Bible" and believes it should be in every parent's bedside drawer.

Are you exhausted by your baby's night-time waking or frustrated by your toddler's reluctance to go to bed? Would you prefer a gentler approach than sleep-training techniques such as controlled crying or pick up/put down? The first five years of parenting are filled with worries and preoccupations, and the lack of sleep is one of the most pressing concerns for the vast majority of parents.

In this revised and updated edition of her bestselling book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith offers a gentle, effective prescription for addressing the common sleep challenges encountered by parents of newborns to five-year-olds. Treading a carefully balanced line between the needs of sleep-deprived parents and those of the child, Sarah provides reliable, evidence-based advice on the following:

• How long we can expect our children to sleep at each stage of development.
• Why much of the popular advice on sleep is inaccurate and counterproductive.
• How to approach common issues, including frequent waking, night terrors, and bedtime refusal.

Sarah's practical suggestions for each developmental stage include how to create a consistent bedtime routine and optimal conditions for sleep, the effect of diet, and how to use comfort objects effectively. This revised and updated edition includes new chapters providing specific advice on daytime naps (when and how to drop them) and how to take care of your own needs and emotions during the early years of disrupted sleep, because your feelings and health matter too.

The Gentle Sleep Book should be a go-to resource for any parent struggling with their child's sleep. Sarah's gentle, evidence-based approach offers a refreshing alternative to the more rigid and potentially harmful sleep-training methods. By prioritizing the needs of both the child and the parent, she provides a path to better sleep that is sustainable and promotes healthy development. Whether you are a new parent or have been through the sleep challenges before, this book is an invaluable tool to have on hand.

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