Foreword by Joan Wood
Introduction by Angela Henderson
Section 1. What is 'sleeping through'?
About your baby's sleep pattern
Sleeping through the night
How much do babies sleep?
What can I expect from my baby?
What experts say is possible
What actually happens
Section 2. Do we have a problem? - click here to read
What is a 'sleep problem'?
Does my baby have a problem?
How do problems start?
How we parents can make things worse
Sleep deprivation - a health warning
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Section 3. Six Keys to Good Sleep for you and your (younger) baby
1. Create a clear difference between night and day
2. Provide a private, peaceful, sleeping place
3. Let your baby learn to settle himself
4. Have regular daytime feeding and sleeping routines
5. Naturally minimise night-time feeding
6. Keep things calm and predictable in the evening
Section 4. Where should my baby sleep?
Should I bedshare with my baby?
My personal experience of early bedsharing
Is bedsharing safe?
Why do parents choose to bedshare?
How long should bedsharing continue?
Pros and cons of short and long-term bedsharing
How to make your bed 'baby friendly'
Safety section for bedsharing
General safety points: a baby's sleeping place
Section 5. Preparing for a baby sleep programme (babies 6 months +)
Why preparation is important
Is my baby ready for a Sleep Programme?
Your Preparatory Action List
Section 6. THE BABY SLEEP PROGRAMME:
Twelve Steps to Perfect Sleep
When to start the programme
Does my baby have to cry during the programme?
Your Parental Questionnaire and Agreement
Getting support
Putting it into action
Section 7. Results And Frequently Asked Questions
What to do if things don't work
Frequently asked questions
Further Help And Reading
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Appendices
1. Weaning your baby off night feeds
2. Understanding and coping with crying
3. An alternative sleep training method
4. Allergy, deficiency and diet in connection with sleep problems
5. For mothers who work outside the home
Sleep Diary
