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• Sleep and Your Newborn for Parents

  
  

  Newborn babies don’t yet have a sense of day and night. They wake often to eat – no matter what time it is.

• Bed-Sharing for Parents

  
  

  Bed-sharing increases the risk of sleep-related deaths, including SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing for the safest sleep environment.

• What to Do if You Can't Sleep for Kids

  
  

  Are you having trouble sleeping? Find out how to get your ZZZZZs.

• Sleep and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old for Parents

  
  

  By this age, your baby should be on the way to having a regular sleep pattern, sleeping longer at night, and taking 2 or 3 naps during the day.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep - Yours and Your Baby's for Parents

  
  

  Here are answers to some common questions about breastfed babies and sleep - from where they should snooze to when they'll finally start sleeping through the night.

• Is Bed-Sharing OK for My Baby? for Parents

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) for Parents

  
  

  SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. Though SIDS remains unpredictable, you can help reduce your infant's risk.

• Why Do I Need to Sleep? for Kids

  
  

  Sleep is vital for giving your body a rest and allowing it to prepare for the next day. This article about sleep will teach you why your brain needs to spend time in bed getting zzzz's!

• What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep? for Teens

  
  

  Find out what the experts have to say.

• Naps for Parents

  
  

  A good nap can keep kids from becoming overtired, which not only takes a toll on their moods but might make it harder for them to fall asleep at night.