This has been medically reviewed by Dr. Deborah Lee of Dr Fox online Pharmacy For some parents, the cry it out method of sleep training has worked a treat at bedtime. Whether it's their toddler or ...

New babies are famously inconsistent sleepers, waking up often — day and night — to eat. They might struggle to nap during the day or get back to sleep after a 3 a.m. diaper change. And of course, if ...

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