The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
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The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Do your bedtime routine in the same room where your child will be sleeping.
Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Ironically, though, parents often report that the child still cries even while they continue to attend to her;
Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
When it is time for the first check-in, go halfway into your child’s room—close enough that he can see and hear you but not close enough to touch—and say, “Honey, Mommy (or Daddy) is here, and it’s okay to go to sleep. I love you so much, and I’ll check on you again in a little while.” Don’t linger longer than 30 seconds, as doing so will tease him
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Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Remember, every child is different, and as long as your child’s cumulative daytime sleep amounts to 3 to 4 hours, you’re doing well.
Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
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Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Step-by-Step Sleep for Naps
Jill Spivak • The Sleepeasy Solution: The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Bedtime: 7:00 pm Wake time: 6:00 am First nap: 8:00 am (sleeps till 10:00 am) Second nap: 12:30 pm (sleeps till 1:30 pm) Third nap: 4:00 pm (sleeps till 4:15 pm)