How you and your child can both get the sleep you need. Dr. Bill and Martha Sears, the doctor and nurse husband and wife team who are today widely recognized as America's leading authorities on childcare, have spent decades answering parents' questions about nurturing newborns. In this book they share their expertise on: developing a nighttime routine, creating a safe sleep environment for your child, how to dress your baby for sleep, what to look for when you're choosing a crib or infant bed, how to avoid SIDS, helping your child unwind at bedtime, the benefits of sleep-sharing, choosing bedtime music for your baby, determining how much sleep your child needs, coping with a light sleeper or an early riser, nighttime feeding-what to avoid, tips for getting your toddler to stay in bed, and much more. Read Less