Your Kid's Sleep

• 10 Ways to Help Your Child Get a Better Night’s Sleep

  Many kids have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep at night. Here’s how to help them sleep better.

• Baby Sleep: 1- to 3-Month-Olds

  When do newborns start sleeping through the night? Learn the sleep patterns for 1- to 3-month-olds.

• Baby Sleep: 4- to 7-Month-Olds

  How much sleep do babies need? Learn about the sleep habits and patterns of 4- to 7-month-olds.

• Baby Sleep: 8- to 12-Month-Olds

  How much sleep do babies need? Learn about the sleep habits and patterns of 8- to 12-month-olds.

• Bed-Sharing

  Bed-sharing increases the risk of sleep-related deaths, including SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends room-sharing without bed-sharing for the safest sleep environment.

• Bedwetting (Enuresis)

  Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. Most of the time it’s not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues and kids eventually grow out of it.

• Breastfeeding FAQs: Sleep — Yours and Your Baby’s

  Here are answers to some common questions about breastfed babies and sleep – from where they should snooze to when they’ll finally start sleeping through the night.

• Bruxism (Teeth Grinding or Clenching)

  Gnashing and grinding teeth, called bruxism, is common in kids, and often happens during deep sleep or while a child is under stress.

• Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder in Teens

  Delayed sleep-wake phase affects a teen’s internal clock. This means they go to sleep later and wake up later than they should, which can lead to trouble functioning during the day and at school.

• Flat Head Syndrome (Positional Plagiocephaly)

  Babies can develop a flat spot on the back of their heads, usually from sleeping in the same position too long. Alternating your baby’s sleep position and providing lots of “tummy time” can help.