"Easy naptime solutions that really work--without any tears." . Kathy Lynn, President, . Parenting Today. "Naps: Children need them. Parents want them. . Here are the tools to make them happen." . Maureen A. Doolan Boyle, Executive Director, . MOST (Mothers of Supertwins), Inc.. . Does your child: . nap only in your arms, a sling, a swing, or the car?. require elaborate rituals before sleeping?. get fussy, act cranky, or have tantrums due to lack of sleep?. take very short naps--or none at all?. . . Naps are important to a child's mood, well-being, and development. "The No-Cry Nap Solution" offers you a proven formula to allow your baby, toddler, or preschooler to get daily restorative rest. You'll learn gentle, loving, tear-free techniques, developed by world-renowned parenting expert Elizabeth Pantley and tested by hundreds of families around the world, guaranteed to help you: . . Convince any child to nap every day. Effortlessly settle your child for naptime in his or her own bed. Turn short, fitful naps into long, peaceful ones. Establish a nap schedule that works for you and your child. Easily adapt nap routines to your child's developing needs. Confidently deal with sudden changes, nap strikes, and travel. .

Table of Contents

Part One -- Nap Magic Naps: The Key to a Happy, Healthy Child Important Facts You Should Know About Sleep Create Your Sleep Logs and Your Nap Plan Part Two -- Newborn Babies Growing into a Napping Rhythm Nap Facts -- Newborn Babies Nap Tips for Newborns Part Three -- Solving Napping Problems Cat-Naps -- Making Short Naps Longer Nap-Resisters -- When Your Child Needs a Nap but Won't Take One Shifting schedules -- Changing from Two Naps to One Nap Shifting schedules -- Time to Give up Naps? Changing From In-Arms Naps to In-Bed Naps Naptime Nursling -- Falling Asleep Without the Breast, Bottle or Pacifier Swinging, Bouncing, Vibrating or Gliding -- Transitioning from Motion-Sleep to Stationary-Sleep Helping your Newborn Tummy Sleeper go "Back to Sleep" How to Use Swaddling for Naptime Changing Car Naps to Bed Naps Colic Care -- Helping Your Baby Get Comfort from Naps Special Situations: Questions and Answers Could it be a Sleep Disorder? When to Call a Doctor Part Four -- Keeping Naptime Safe Sleeping Safety Checklists About the Author For More Information

Author Biography

Elizabeth Pantley is the president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a parent education company, and is a regular radio show and internet show guest and featured expert. Her newsletters and articles are distributed worldwide.She has been quoted in such magazines as Parents, Parenting, Woman's Day, Mother & Baby, Today's Parent, and Good Housekeeping. Elizabeth is the mother of four. Visit her website at pantley.com/elizabeth.