The Complete Sleep Guide For Contented Babies & To - Softcover

Ford, Gina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091887550 ISBN 13: 9780091887551

Publisher: Vermilion, 2003

Synopsis

Sleep is probably the most misunderstood and confusing aspect of parenthood. Babies are supposed to sleep most of the time, aren't they? Well, some do, but an awful lot don't. If your child is one of the many who has trouble sleeping, and disrupts your own days and nights in the process, don't despair. There are ways of encouraging regular sleep patterns, and in this book Gina Ford reveals exactly what they are. Starting on the first day at home after the birth, she advises new parents to disregard any advice to let the baby's habits rule the roost. By creating a structure of regular feeding, sleeping and playing times, parents can help their baby to find a rhythm that will be comfortable for all concerned. Among the questions this book answers are: How much sleep do babies need? What's the difference between a sleep and a nap? When can certain feeds be dropped? Gina Ford's blueprint for creating happy and rested babies and parents has been successfully applied over many years.

About this title

About the Author

Gina Ford has over twenty years' experience of looking after babies and young children. She has worked as a maternity nurse all over the world for all kinds of people, from lawyers and bankers to newspaper editors, pop stars and other high-profile media personalities. She is the author of over twenty parenting titles and has her own website, www.contentedbaby.com

From the Back Cover

Discover the secret to a rested, contented little baby or toddler ...

Sleep is one of the most misunderstood and confusing aspects of parenthood. If your child has problems sleeping or you simply wish to avoid sleep problems for your new baby now, and as it grows older, Gina Ford's practical step-by-step guide is the one for you. Gina's tried and tested methods will help you understand your child's sleep patterns and she gives you invaluable advice on how to avoid or resolve common problems. The Complete Sleep Guide for Contented Babies and Toddlers also explains:

how to deal with bedtime battles, early morning waking, fear of the dark and nightmares
why particular feeding and sleeping patterns adopted during the day can affect night-time sleep
how to feed your baby or toddler to avoid night-time wakings caused by hunger or colic

And much more!

'"Gina babies", as they are known, are happy and they sleep' Daily Telegraph

Edition details

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091887550
• ISBN 13: 9780091887551
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192