Baby Sleep Tips

Is getting baby to sleep the stuff of dreams? These bedtime strategies worked for real parents.

You don't have to cry it out to eliminate your baby's nighttime wakings. Kim West, author of "Good Night, Sleep Tight: The Sleep Lady's Gentle Guide to Helping Your Baby Go to Sleep Must-Know Advice from the Sleep Lady" and "The Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook", explains how to implement her Sleep Lady Shuffle -- and have the whole family snoozing better in two weeks.

... sure your baby sleeps far away from windows and fans, and that the room never gets too hot or too cold... shades in the baby's room, but put them in your own too. You'll sleep better at night, later... and may improve the quality of your newborn's snoozetime. "Babies tend to sleep better in bassinets partly...

Most babies are ready to sleep through the night by 3 to 4 months -- if their parents let them. Learn how these common mom-and-dad errors can turn your baby into a poor sleeper.

Essentials tidbits for getting your newborn baby to sleep.

Easy steps to bedtime bliss.

Grandparents, friends, and society flood parents with well-meaning advice, but how can Mom and Dad be sure they are receiving accurate information? With help from Dr. Andrew Adesman and his book "Baby Facts", we separate baby myths from reality.

Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

From snooze-friendly blankets to magic rituals, moms reveal how they got their infants to sleep -- and finally got some shut-eye themselves.

Rubbing your baby the right way can help her sleep soundly, grow faster, and get smarter.

Find out the best time to try sleep training with your baby.

Are you a slave to the baby monitor? Breaking your child's bad sleep habits is one of the most important things you can do for his health -- and yours.

Dirty diapers? Yes. Sleepless nights? Of course. A pimply, pointy-headed newborn -- what's up with that? Let us clue you in on the biggest surprises about little babies.

Restful sleep is crucial to your baby's development during the first months of life. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about newborn sleep.

It's never too early to start a bedtime routine with your baby. In fact most babies will be receptive to a schedule around 6-8 weeks. Bedtime routines calm your child and prepare him for a good night's sleep, which is vital to happiness (both yours and Baby's) in the morning!

If your baby has trouble sleeping during the day, check out these solutions to 11 typical naptime problems.

Do you have a baby who won't settle down or a toddler who loves the nightlife? We have the answers to your biggest sleep problems.

Giving you child the best night's sleep may all be in the design.

All babies will fall asleep eventually. Some just need a little more help than others.

Many hazards aren't obvious. Read on to make sure you don't miss a thing.

Dr. Alan Greene answers the question, Is it safe to let my baby sleep in my bed?

Newborns don't come with instruction manuals, and it may seem overwhelming to suddenly have to take care of their precious "parts." Here's everything you need to know to confidently take care of your baby "down there."

Here are a few basics you need to know about your new arrival.

Having difficulty getting your little one to nap or to snooze through the night? Check out some of the most common sleepy-time missteps and how to avoid them.

Once you've made the decision to formula-feed, all the choices and steps can leave you scratching your head. This guide can help you figure out the ins and outs of formula-feeding.