Rock-a-Bye Baby by Penny Warner

milk and turkey that produces serotonin, a chemical that helps the body relax, in the brain. So try a few teaspoons of turkey baby food with milk.

It’s the Air
    Following the instructions that come with the appliance, turn on a humidifier without the water, so it makes a soft noise. (Just be sure it’s safe to use without water.)

Short-Term Cry It Out
    Some babies need a few minutes to tire themselves through crying. Let your baby cry no more than ten to fifteen minutes, then go in to soothe her. Keep repeating until she falls asleep.

Settle the Stomach
    After checking with your doctor for approval and dosage, try giving your baby a little antacid, if he seems to have an upset stomach that’s keeping him from sleeping.

    IN GOOD COMPANY
    You’re never the only mom or dad up at night with a sleepless child. Check out these entertaining baby-themed movies while you’re wishing you both were fast asleep
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    Baby Boom
, with Diane Keaton
    Three Men and a Baby
, with Tom Selleck
    She’s Having a Baby
, with Kevin Bacon
    Look Who’s Talking
, with John Travolta
    Father of the Bride 2
, with Steve Martin
    Nine Months
, with Hugh Grant
    My Baby’s Daddy
, with Anthony Anderson
    Daddy Day Care
, with Eddie Murphy
One for the Bed
    Some babies need to be “topped off” to keep them from waking in the night. Gently rouse your baby before you go to bed, give her one last feeding, and return her to bed, full and drowsy.

Warm the Bed
    Lay a heating pad on the bed before putting baby down, then remove it and lay your baby on the warm bed. You can also use an iron or a hot-water bottle.

Call for Help
    If you’ve really given it your best shot and your baby is still not sleeping through the night, then it may be time to consult your child’s physician again, or to consider a sleep specialist.

Chapter 8

Special Care: Soothing Products for Baby

    â€œAlways kiss your children good night—even if they’re already asleep.”
    â€”H. Jackson Brown, Jr
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    Luckily for the sleepless parent and baby, there are a number of products designed to break that wakeful cycle and get baby to sleep. Here are some that experienced parents have tried and found effective.
Baby Sleeping Bag
    Slip your baby into a baby sleeping bag—half sleeper, half bag—to keep her from kicking off the covers and getting cold in the night.
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My favorites: www.babyinabag.com , www.sleephuggers.com )

Baby Lovey Blanket
    Buy a small, super-soft blanket with stuffed-animal head attached for baby to use as a self-comforter in the night.
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My favorite: www.baby-blankets.us )

Slumber Bear
    Provide a stuffed bear that plays lullabies, heartbeat sounds, even digestion noises, reminding baby of the womb.
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My favorites: Slumber Bear at www.dreamtimebaby.com and the Original Slumber Bear at www.drugstore.com )

Swaddle Blanket
    Try a preformed swaddling blanket to wrap up your baby and calm him down.
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My favorites: Baby Swaddler at www.thebabyswaddler.com and Easy Wrap Swaddler at www.babythisbabythat.com )

White-Noise Machine
    Turn on a white-noise machine that helps mask other sounds. It will relax your baby and soothe her to sleep.
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My favorites: Sleep Sheep at www.sleepwellbaby.com and Baby’s First White Noise CD at www.purewhitenoise.com )

Baby Motion Beds
    Some parents of especially fussy babies swear by motion beds and bassinets that gently rock babies to sleep.
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My favorite: Amby Baby Motion Bed at www.ambybaby.com )

Sleep Wedges and Forms
    These specially designed wedges and forms help keep baby from turning over and waking up.
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My favorite: Baby Be Safe Sleep Wedge at www.gallerybcentral.com )

Fleece Crib Sheets
    Sometimes extra-cozy crib sheets can comfort baby to sleep. Warmer to begin with, they prevent baby from startling awake at the touch of cold sheets when you put him in bed.
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My favorites: www.fleecebaby.com and www.dreamsoftbedware.com )

Baby Massage Kit
    Make massaging