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We all love sleep—and some of us hate waking up—but a good night’s rest is one of the most important aspects of your baby or toddler’s development. Even if they wake you up 4 a.m. and then again at 5 a.m., remember how much joy they bring you and then head off to the library or store and check out these books to help you help them.

Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry Approach for Each Age and Stage  by Ann Douglas

Sleep Solutions gives parents a different view on why sleep is such a major dilemma and what actions can be taken to solve this problem. Because Douglas believes there is no one way to solve sleep deprivation, she offers a number of sleep problem solvers ranging from creating a safe and friendly sleeping environment for yourself and your baby to the best sleep strategies every parent should know and use. Douglas’ open-minded outlook encourages parents to think for themselves and to decide what they think is right for their baby, in this very informative sleep solutions guide.

The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer by Harvey Karp

Dr. Harvey Karp has finally found a cure for what so many parents have been waiting for: how to turn a fussy child into a happy child. With his easy to follow advice and amazing method, more and more parents are beginning to have more cheerful children. His technique consists of four major concepts: The fourth trimester: how to create the womblike atmosphere for your baby, the calming reflex that all babies are born with, the 5 S’s that turn on your baby’s calming reflex, and the cuddle cure: how to combine the 5 S’s to calm even colicky babies.

The Lull-A-Baby Sleep Plan: The Soothing, Superfast Way to Help Your Newborn Sleep Through the Night…and Prevent Sleep Problems Before They Develop by Cathryn Tobin, MD

It is very common for parents with young babies to experience sleep deprivation in the months after their baby is born. Dr. Cathryn Tobin has found the answer. The plan teaches parents how to train their babies to sleep through the night without crying, how parents themselves can get the sleep they need and common mistakes parents should stay away from during bedtime. It is important that the “WOO,” or window of opportunity, is recognized early on by the parents so they can start to implement good sleeping habits to their baby that will last a lifetime.

Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth

Do Healthy sleep habits create a happier child? Dr. Marc Weissbluth seems to think so. He  offers his knowledge and guidance on how your child can get the best and healthiest sleep possible. He explains the difference between daytime and nighttime sleep and why it is important for your baby to have both, how to get your baby to fall asleep naturally and without tears, and the different sleep cycles that different types of babies need. A napping schedule is also a very important factor in getting a healthy rest. This is a good read for parents with children of all ages since every parent wants a happy child.