The Happy Sleeper: the science-backed guide to helping your baby get a good night’s sleep ― newborn to school age

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Stomach sleepers in other weight groups may feel differently. Those weighing less than 130 pounds will likely find the mattress a little too firm, and with that they may not experience enough conforming or pressure relief. The topper may be useful for some of these stomach sleepers. For those weighing more than 230 pounds, the mattress will probably feel more comfortable without the topper than with it – but even then, the Happsy won’t be firm enough for some. The first part of this book starts off great as it suggests gentle ways to avoid establishing bad habits with your child. For example, they suggest transition objects, swaddling, etc. They also propose what they call a “ladder” approach: when the baby cries, don’t jump straight to the thing that you know will make him stop crying (bouncing, etc.). instead start with a smaller thing like shushing, and then work your way up the “ladder” until you stop at the thing that works. The book suggests that feeding is the top of the “ladder”, but I feel that feeding your child when they’re hungry isn’t a bad *habit*. And this is where I have problems with their guide. There is an assumption that normal, natural things are ruining the child. It is common and perfectly normal for children to have nightmares, as a result of advancing cognitive skills and powers of imagination. Clear a space on your bookshelf! You’ll be consulting this friendly, research-based guide to the blessings of sleep for you and your little ones for many years to come.” This book was a suggestion for sleep help from a parenting group I am a part of. I found the suggestions to be very informative and gave great explanations of the why's, when's, how's, etc. on sleep training. My kid has gone through several sleep regressions. The 4-months was expected. The 8-months one was a wonder weeks leap that I did not realize would affect sleep but also was not wholly unexpected, especially since we were on a trip away from home. And then he went through a really rough one at 12 months. Mostly rough because I did not expect it at all and he would wake up in the middle of the night and then just scream every time I put him down for hours. After verifying it was not an ear infection or anything serious from the doctor (it was mostly related to his molars/teething pain), I needed to get some sleep! Sleep training was a must at that point and I used some of the pointers from the book.

A good sleep routine is the foundation for healthy sleep habits. It’s never too late to establish a positive bedtime routine, and there are long term benefits for doing so. Timing is the first area to think about, with a routine ideally lasting up to 45 minutes. When to start the routine can be based on working towards morning wake up time, and getting the required hours of sleep before this. Consider issues such as whether anything in their bedroom might appear to be frightening and what are they watching on the TV during the daytime (under the age of 4/5 years children find it hard to tell the difference between dreams and reality so they will need lots of reassurance).from the foreword by Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

Our daughter went from being a light and fractious sleeper who would only nap in her pram, which had to be moving, and waking several times a night, to being a confident sleeper in her cot, who is happily able to settle to sleep. It did seem strange to me to go straight from the Soothing Ladder for babies below 5 months to the more hands-off Sleep Wave with nothing in between. We wanted a slightly different approach for our 5 month old than that presented in the 5 month - 2 year old section, so we incorporated some of the ideas/methods from the book but aren't following it exactly, and that's working very well for us. I think sleep training and parenting in general aren't as cut and dried as this and other books suggest.Open Coil - open coil mattresses feature hundreds of steel springs running across the mattress connected by a wire rod to maintain the mattress’ shape. Solid information on children’s brain development and physiology supports a clear and systematic “attunement” philosophy that strikes a happy balance between “cry it out” and “over-helping.” Turgeon and Wright’s compassionate but firm system reminds parents that even the smallest infants are already learners, and to be cognizant of what they want to teach.” Latex - hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites and mould, our natural latex mattresses contour to your body shape to deliver that sink-in, sleeping-on-a-cloud feeling. Our psychologists at HappySleepers will work with you to tailor a bedtime routine to meet the individual needs of your child and fit in with your family life. A consultation may include looking at routine across the course of the day, sleeping arrangements, the bedtime environment, the needs of siblings, motivation and ways of supporting your child’s understanding of the routine through the use of visuals and stories. Hybrid - the perfect mattress for the undecided! Hybrid mattresses offer the best of both worlds, combining a sprung mattress with a comfortable memory foam topper.

The problem is, this disturbs our baby every time, waking him up more and causing more crying. I'm also dubious of the baby being a rational being that is soothed by these rational messages. An important resource for parents seeking to give their children a lifetime of quality sleep. Good sleep habits are vital to child development and overall health, and The Happy Sleeper offers real-world strategies for getting children the sleep they need.” Memory Foam - one of the most popular mattress types, memory foam mattresses are designed to mould to your body offering tailored support across pressure points. Planning a camping trip for the whole family? If you're bringing along your little one then our toddler sleeping bagsare the perfect option and we have lots of fantastic designs they'll absolutely love - featuring Peppa Pig, their favourite Disney princesses, superheroes and lots of other favourites. As they grow older, go for more unisex designs from our kids sleeping bagscollection in vibrant colours and stylish prints like Aztec, polka dots and jungle themes. Many families who come to us have read lots about children’s sleep and tried different solutions. Most feel exhausted, are aware of the impact that it is having on their child and family dynamics. They want some professional guidance and support to enable them to overcome these difficulties — and get some much-needed rest for all the family.

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When choosing mattress firmness, however, it is important to consider your weight and the weight of anyone who will be using the mattress alongside you. A firmer mattress is perfect for those who may weigh more or share a bed with someone else. But what is most important is choosing the mattress firmness that is right for you.