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
begin sleep learning at night rather than trying to first tackle naps, which can take longer to straighten out.
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
... See moreStep 1: Prepare Your Sleep Station
Ironically, though, parents often report that the child still cries even while they continue to attend to her;
Creating Your Child’s Nap Plan:For Your 6- to 9-Month-Old
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)
Step 1: Create Your Station
Do your bedtime routine in the same room where your child will be sleeping.
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