Helping Baby Sleep: The Science and Practice of Gentle Bedtime Parenting

Description: In HELPING BABY SLEEP, Anni Gethin and Beth McGregor challenge the wisdom of the cry it out philosophy and instead encourage parents to incorporate gentle sleep methods that honor the babys particular developmental needs. Unique among books espousing attachment-style approaches, the authors mine the latest scientific research to make their case. The voices of other parents and child development experts are also examined in order to help readers gain well-rounded perspective, feel supported, trust their instincts, and create a comfortable plan that works for all members of the family.

Review Quotes: "an excellent attachment-parenting guide to regulating little ones' sleep without making them 'cry it out.'"
--Mothering Magazine

"Too often parenting books, especially those on infant sleep, give advice incongruent with child and parent's needs. Helping Baby Sleep stands out with its positive approach to infant sleep. ...The informal writing style makes even the scientific information easy to read."
--Journal of Human Lactation, International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)