The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep
by Karp, HarveyFormat: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2012-06-12
Publisher(s): William Morrow & Co
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Summary
America's favorite pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp, now focuses his unparalleled knowledge, experience, and insight on solving the #1 concern of parents everywhere: sleep. With The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, Dr. Karp-arguably the world's foremost parenting expert and bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block-offers invaluable tips on how to help your newborn, infant, or toddler get the rest they need, while debunking some of the most widely held myths about babies and sleep. Dr. Karp's advice has already be sought after by some of Hollywood's brightest stars-including Michelle Pfeiffer, Pierce Brosnan, and Madonna-and now his The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep can help anyone guide even the most resistant small child gently toward wonderful, restful, healthful slumber, so that mom and dad can enjoy a good night's sleep themselves!
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Beautiful, Deep Ocean of Slumber | p. 6 |
| Sweet Sleep for Little Babies: Birth to Three Months | p. 29 |
| The Early Days: Setting the Stage for Safe and Happy Sleep | p. 31 |
| Helping Your Baby Fall Asleep: Birth to Three Months | p. 59 |
| Stretching Your Baby's Sleep-and Yours: Birth to Three Months | p. 99 |
| Q&A: Common Questions About Baby Sleep: Birth to Three Months | p. 118 |
| Sidestepping Infant Sleep Problems: Three to Twelve Months | p. 123 |
| "Hello, World!" Your Infant Wakes Up to Life: Three to Twelve Months | p. 125 |
| Helping Your Infant Get to Sleep: Three to Twelve Months | p. 141 |
| Helping Your Infant Stay Asleep: Three to Twelve Months | p. 163 |
| Q&A: Common Questions About Infants' Sleep: Three to Twelve Months | p. 196 |
| Sleep Solutions in the Toddler and Preschool Years: One to Five Years | p. 201 |
| "Ready Set&hellpi; Go!" Welcome to the Hectic Life of Little Kids: One to Five Years | p. 203 |
| Helping Your Little Whirlwind Wind Down for Sleep: One to Five Years | p. 233 |
| Helping Your Tyke Sleep All Night: One to Five Years | p. 263 |
| Q&A: The Whys About Tot and Preschooler Sleep: One to Five Years | p. 295 |
| Tips to Create Happy Naps and to Handle Special Situations | p. 301 |
| Nipping Nap Problems in the Bud | p. 303 |
| Red Alerts and Special Situations | p. 317 |
| Appendix | p. 339 |
| Sample Sleep Schedules | p. 340 |
| Glossary | p. 342 |
| References | p. 347 |
| Resources | p. 354 |
| Index | p. 355 |
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