Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters

Research shows that 'normal' infant sleep is not what most experts claim it to be. In fact, many of today's sleep 'problems' with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world.

In Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters, renowned gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith demonstrates how nurturing babies at night helps their brain development, and covers the topics every parent of a new baby will need to know about, including naps, SIDS, night weaning, coping with your own exhaustion - and even dealing with advice and criticism from others.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'After reading this book, I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders and started telling people that I was perfectly happy breastfeeding and having my daughter in bed with me at night. I am certain my daughter picked up on her more relaxed mummy, and my husband certainly did!' - 5 Star Review on Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really useful resource to help understand why babies sleep the way they do (or don't!) and how different cultures manage those first few sleepless months. I found it particularly helpful to understand what is developmentally normal for human beings. I feel less pressure to get my 6-week-old to sleep more than he's capable of and instead I am just trying to observe and support his development. I know he'll grow quickly so I want to enjoy every moment with him.' - 5 Star Review on Amazon

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