Reddit reviews Sleep Sense: Simple Steps to a Full Night's Sleep

This book:
http://www.amazon.ca/Sleep-Sense-Ann-Richardson/dp/1919992790/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1451943755&sr=8-2&keywords=sleep+sense


It took one night. ONE FREAKIN NIGHT! You check periodically and do gentle soothings. She cried for a total of 45 min (with us going in to sooth every 5, 10, 15 min etc) and then slept for 12 hours that night. And 13 hours the next night. It was insane. She is 2.5 now and still a good sleeper. I think part of the reason it worked so well is that at 13 months old she was really old enough to understand what was happening. I will definitely do this method with my next baby, but will wait until I know they understand simple commands. Like if I can say, "go get me that ball" and she does it, Then I can understand, "Lay down, It's time to sleep."

I couldn't do without my baby sling. Actually it ended up being my husband who used it most. If you can, get sleep sense. It is really easy to read and provided us with valuable advice. It explains how long baby should be awake for depending on how old they are as well as tips for getting baby to sleep. A white noise machine is also brilliant. It helps block out the noises outside of the nursery so that baby doesn't get woken up. A baby monitor, once baby is asleep you are going to want to check up on him constantly. This helps ease your fears.

I just noticed how everything is about helping baby to sleep!

For yourself, nipple cream and comfy pyjamas. Preferably with a button up top so that you can breastfeed easily.