Precious Little Sleep
by Alexis Dubief · first published 2017
100% recommend
Why HN recommends it
A practical guide to teaching babies to sleep, with a focus on helping them settle without being held or rocked. It suits new parents who want to learn about infant sleep before the baby arrives.
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xiv, 305 pages : 23 cm
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One book I wish I had known about was "Precious Little Sleep" by Alexis Dubief. You don't have to follow everything, but having some guide to your babies sleep needs and will be helpful. Honestly, forget the manual. Get help with either taking care of the baby…
on “Ask HN: Is There a Manual for Babies?” ↗There are a lot of great answers so I'll just provide some general advice. 1. Baby sleep is not intuitive at all. Learn as much as you can before the baby comes. Read "Precious Little Sleep" by Alexis Dubief. Figure out how to get a baby to sleep without them being on you, even if you are patting and shushing them in your bed. Having a baby fall asleep on you constantly may cause massive…
on “Ask HN: How did you prepare for being a first-time parent?” ↗FWIW, and understanding that individual babies do differ, most babies can sleep through the night (10-12 hours) by 3-4 months old. Check out the books "Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old" or "Precious Little Sleep" for guidance. In my case where n=2, naps during the day are/were not all that consistent but at night (unless they are very sick or something) the kids sleep.
on “Good Sleep, Good Learning (2012)” ↗…"The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions, Trouble-Shooting Tips, and Advice on First-Year Maintenance" which is just an overall guide to everyday things you have to do (and it's pretty funny.) "Precious Little Sleep" on improving our sleep situation.
on “Ask HN: How did you prepare for being a first-time parent?” ↗I second the recommendation for Precious Little Sleep. I bought and would recommend the book, but you can also get a lot of what you need from these blog post but the author. https://www.preciouslittlesleep.com/what-you-need-to-know-ab... That was enough…
on “Ask HN: Is There a Manual for Babies?” ↗Precious Little Sleep - New baby in the house. Seems to be good advice. We are legion (We are Bob) - Finally broke down and listened to all the praise. It wasn't misspent. What fun! The Emotional Craft of Fiction - Can never…
on “Ask HN: What are you reading in March 2021?” ↗