Sweet Sleep

Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family

La Leche League International, Diane Wiessinger, Diana West , Linda J. Smith

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Ballantine Books Inc.
06 June 2019

Pregnancy, birth & baby care

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

By: La Leche League International, Diane Wiessinger, Diana West, Linda J. Smith, Teresa Pitman
Imprint: Ballantine Books Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9780345518477
ISBN 10: 0345518470
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 06 June 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

La Leche League International is the most trusted name in breastfeeding information, support, and advocacy. Founded in 1956 by seven intrepid women, La Leche League now has more than 7,000 accredited leaders in sixty-eight countries, and offers phone, online, and in-person consultation to breastfeeding mothers.

Reviews for Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family

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