Baby Bedtime

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Baby can’t sleep, so Daddy says: Count sheep! And toddlers learning to count these adorably mischievous animals can count on great entertainment. A thoroughly delightful, fancifully illustrated bedtime story that’s sure to become a favorite.

Counting sheep has never been so entertaining, thanks to one-of-a-kind art and a charming rhyming text.
Tired Mommy and Daddy want Baby to sleep; but wide-awake Baby would rather play. A good night kiss? That doesn’t work. Rock-a-bye in papa’s arms? Oh, no: while he waits for Baby’s eyes to close, the lively boy grab’s Daddy’s nose! So now it’s time to try something new. Counting sheep is lots of fun–soon you’ll be asleep my son.
Instead, the fluffy, funny creatures lead Baby on a whimsical trip where the animals strum guitars, take a ride in a jeep, splash in the pool, and dance the night away. From one to ten, they keep on coming, with antics galore.
In the end, the sheep really do the trick…for Mom and Dad, anyway! Youngsters will giggle with pleasure at seeing Baby get the upper hand. more details

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By William Sears, Martha Sears, Robert Sears, James Sears

Americas favorite pediatric experts turn their attention to the hottest topic in parentingsolving babies sleep problems in a definitive book that offers immediate results. For every parent whos ever been deprived of sleep by a restless infant or toddler, now theres hope. This much-needed addition to the Sears Parenting Library is the comprehensive, reassuring, solution-filled sleep resource that virtually every American family will want to own. Nighttime separation anxiety, new breastfeeding habits, and an increase in adult sleep problems have made babies sleep habits a growing concern in recent years. The Searses offer solutions. Instead of espousing the kind of one-method-fits-all approach advocated in other parenting books, the Searses teach parents how to match the nighttime temperament of their baby to their own lifestyle. The authors draw on important new infant sleep research from the Mother-Baby Sleep Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame, as well as on their own personal experience as parents of children with a wide range of sleep habits. They also offer a detailed critique of the myriad new devices and ballyhooed techniques that promise to deliver safer and better infant sleep. THE BABY SLEEP BOOK provides parents with the practical tools they need to help the entire family sleep better. more details

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Anne Clarke writes numerous articles for websites on gardening, parenting, fashion, and home decor. Her background includes teaching and gardening. For more of her articles on parental care please visit Baby Care.

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For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly book is just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is the undisputed queen. In The Going to Bed Book, an ark full of animals watches the sun go down and then prepares for bed. They take a bath ("in one big tub"), find pajamas, brush their teeth, do exercises up on deck (imagine an elephant jumping rope, a moose lifting weights, and a pig doing handstands), and finally say good night.

    The moon is high. The sea is deep.
    They rock
    and rock
    and rock
    to sleep.

Boynton’s inimitable animal characters have graced the pages of scads of picture books over the years. She has an extraordinary knack for knowing what appeals to small children: simple rhymes, goofy animals in goofy settings, and sweet, comforting stories. This book, along with her many other board-book titles (Moo, Baa, La La La!, But Not the Hippopotamus, and others) will surely remain a favorite. (Baby to preschool) –Emilie Coulter

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Illus. in color. "Deliberately calculated to make its readers yawn. No one could resist those zillions of astonishing sleepyheads."–The New York Times.

From the Back Cover
A Chunky Book® with an added surprise–a punch-out piece to play with.

Everyone loves Dr. Seuss!

A true original, he wrote and illustrated over 50 classic children’s books with total sales of more than 100 million copies. For children of all ages.

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Perfect bedtime reading
I purchased Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book to read to my grandchildren, ages 3 and 5. It’s just perfect for bedtime when we are all 3 in the big bed and Nana just keeps yawning as she reads. They love it. And what’s not to love about it? The characters are charming and the illustrations delightful. We all love it.

Dr. Seuss’s Sleep Book is the greatest bedtime book ever!
I have four children in their late teens/early 20’s. We used to read this book at bedtime when they were young. To this day we all can recite entire sections of this book by heart… even though 10 or more years have passed since it was a bedtime ritual. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has young children and a sense of humor!!! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!!

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Toddlers certainly have their own ideas about what they want or don’t want.  Unfortunately, going to bed falls into the “don’t want” category.  Getting a cranky toddler to go to bed is no walk in the park.

The best thing you can do is to establish a bedtime routine for your toddler.  Toddlers need routine to feel safe and also to learn their boundaries.  It will take a little patience and perseverance, but gradually your toddler will start to cooperate.

Here are a few Ideas:

Give him soothing bath before bedtime - This could be considered one of the oldest and most successful bedtime routines for kids. A warm bath will soothe and help your toddler calm down before bed.  You can add a little lavender or chamomile oil to help your little one relax. Try to keep things calm and don’t add too many toys to the bath.  This is a time for your toddler to relax.

Toddlers love good story – Your toddler loves listening to the sound of your voice.  Engage her in a bedtime story to help her drift off to sleep.  Also try making up stories instead of reading.  Include your child as one of the characters and talk about things your child will find interesting.  Regular bedtime stories and reading to your child will help influence her interests and develop her creativity.
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