Get Your Baby to Sleep
What you need to know so you, and your baby, can sleep through the night
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If your baby isn't sleeping, neither are you. Here's what you need to know to make sure you both get enough rest.
Why babies need sleep
Sleep plays a huge role in a baby's development. And babies with good sleep patterns turn into children with good sleep patterns, so it's important to start early to instill healthy bedtime habits. (According to a recent study in Pediatrics, 15 million American elementary school-aged children suffer from health and behavioral problems caused by inadequate sleep.)