Sweet Sleep by La Leche League International

Sweet Sleep by La Leche League International

Sweet Sleep is the first and most complete book on nights and naps for breastfeeding families. It's mother-wisdom, reassurance, and a how-to guide for making sane and safe decisions on how and where your family sleeps, backed by the latest research.
 
It's 4 A.M. You've nursed your baby five times throughout the night. You're beyond exhausted. But where can you breastfeed safely when you might fall asleep? You've heard that your bed is dangerous for babies. Or is it? Is there a way to reduce the risk? Does life really have to be this hard? No, it doesn't. Sweet Sleep is within reach. This invaluable resource will help you
 
* sleep better tonight in under ten minutes with the Quick Start guide--and sleep safer every night with the Safe Sleep Seven checklist
* sort out the facts and fictions of bedsharing and SIDS
* learn about normal sleep at every age and stage, from newborn to new parent
* direct your baby toward longer sleep when he's ready
* tailor your approach to your baby's temperament
* uncover the hidden costs of sleep training and "cry it out" techniques
* navigate naps at home and daycare
* handle concerns from family, friends, and physicians
* enjoy stories and tips from mothers like you
* make the soundest sleep decisions for your family and your life

Advance praise for Sweet Sleep
 
"Chock-full of advice and information . . . The editors smartly break the information into digestible bits organized by topics and age ranges. And for any parent desperate for an uninterrupted few hours of sleep, the advice is worth the read. Sweet Sleep includes extensive information on creating a safe sleep space, helping children learn to sleep on their own and defusing criticism of your family's choices. . . . This book is nothing but supportive of whatever your choices are about nursing and sleeping."--BookPage

"An essential guide for parents . . . detailed, practical advice on bed sharing and breast-feeding, with basic guidelines for safe bed sharing outlined in seven steps."--Publishers Weekly

DIANA WEST is the author of a syndicated column that appears in more than 120 newspapers and on a variety of websites, including Breitbart.com, Townhall.com, and Worldnetdaily.com. The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, The New Criterion, The Washington Post Magazine, and The Atlantic have all published her writing. She is the author of American Betrayal: The Hidden Attack on Our Nation's Character and The Death of the Grown-Up: How America's Delayed Development is Pulling Western Civilization Down, both published by St. Martin's Press. Martin's Press is a publishing house based in New York.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780345518477
ISBN 10	0345518470
Title	Sweet Sleep
Author	La Leche League International
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2014-07-29
Number of pages	512
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.