Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry Approach for Each Age and Stage (Mother of All Solutions) (Paperback)

by Ann Douglas (Author)
Key Phrases: sleep roulette, sleep cues, sleep tools, Sleep Tool, America Poll, National Sleep Foundation (more...)

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Product Description
Finally, a no-worry, no-guilt guide to sleep. There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all sleep solution. That's why Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler provides you with the tools you need to come up with a customized sleep solution that takes into account your child's temperament, your parenting philosophies, and the rest of your life. You'll also get the lowdown on:

• the physical, emotional and relationship fallout of sleep deprivation — along with an action plan for minimizing these effects
• what the world's leading sleep researchers have identified as the best-odds sleep promotion strategies for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
• the science behind each of the major sleep training methods — along with the inside scoop on the major pros and cons, according to parents who've tried them
• co-sleeping, partners in exile (in the spare bedroom), and other hot-button topics in the world of sleep
• sleep transitions: from co-sleeping to solo sleeping; from crib to bed; from napping to no more naps
• nightmares, night terrors, bedtime refusal, and too-early risers

Includes

• checklists, charts, and sleep tools, including a handy sleep log
• sleep books, websites, and organizations that every parent should know about

From the Back Cover
Finally, a no-worry, no-guilt guide to sleep. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all sleep solution. That’s why Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler provides you with the tools you need to come up with a customized sleep solution that takes into account your child’s temperament, your parenting philosophies, and the rest of your life. You’ll also get the lowdown on

• the physical, emotional and relationship fallout of sleep deprivation—along with an action plan for minimizing these effects
• what the world’s leading sleep researchers have identified as the best-odds sleep promotion strategies for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
• the science behind each of the major sleep training methods—along with the inside scoop on the major pros and cons, according to parents who’ve tried them
• co-sleeping, partners in exile (in the spare bedroom), and other hot-button topics in the world of sleep
• sleep transitions: from co-sleeping to solo sleeping; from crib to bed; from napping to no more naps
• nightmares, night terrors, bedtime refusal, and too-early risers

Includes

• checklists, charts, and sleep tools, including a handy sleep log
• sleep books, websites, and organizations that every parent should know about

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (May 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470836334
• ISBN-13: 978-0470836330
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #142,566 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mother of all sleep books!, May 2, 2006

By	Richard Strang - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first sleep book you should read and maybe the last. This book not only covers how to get your children to have a good night sleep, it includes ideas to help Mothers also.

Sleep Solutions is well researched and covers all the popular methods for sleep teaching. It does not advocate one method over another and encourages you to find what works for your family. The resources at the back of the book are also excellent.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sleep Doula Approved, May 1, 2006

By	Tracey Ruiz "The Sleep Doula" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

Finally the Sleep Bible for all exhausted parents. This is amazing book with sleep solutions for all parents. As a doula who works with families with sleep problems, I encourage all my clients to buy a copy. It is great that it talks about all the options avaliable and ther benefits and drawbacks. The stories and tips from parents were fantastic and inspiring. The book is easy to get through and can be read cover to cover or based strictly on your needs. This is a very parent friendly book with non-judgemental support during such a critical and crazy time. I give it 5 stars and the Sleep Doula Seal of Approval.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you only want to read one book..., January 12, 2007

By	M. Sheridan "first time mom" (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book covers all the bases. However, if I hadn't read almost every other sleep book out there, I don't think this one alone would have been enough for me. It doesn't go in depth enough for any of the methods for my personal taste. That being said, it does have a lot of ideas and I'll keep it as more a reference guide.