Teach Your Child to Sleep

Table of Contents: Foreword 6; Introduction 8; The importance of a good night's sleep; Why sleep problems may seem difficult to deal with; Identifying your priorities and expectations; How to adapt to particular circumstances; The pros and cons of popular techniques; Understanding your child's sleep 20; How much sleep do babies and young children need?; Sleep cycles, dream sleep and sleep walking; How developmental milestones can affect sleep routines; How to encourage good sleep habits in your child 38; Establishing a routine; Creating the right environment; Guidelines for safe sleeping; Transferring from a cot to a bed; What to do when you move house or go on holiday; What to do when your baby or child is ill or teething; How to change your child's sleep habits 60; The most common sleep problems and their causes; Using a sleep diary; Using rewards; Finding the root cause 74; Questionnaire helps you to identify the real cause of your baby or child's sleep problem and directs you to the most appropriate solution; Sleep solutions 106; Case histories and step-by-step instructions for tackling specific sleep problems.