"Few
sounds are more disconcerting than that of a crying infant unable to go to sleep.
The sound is particularly distressing in the middle of the night, when the parents
know that what the baby - and what they - really need is sleep. Despite
the best will in the world and despite well-intentioned advice, many new parents
experience anxious nights with sleepless children. Nor is the problem limited
to infants. Many parents - whole families indeed - are forced to endure months
or even years of insomnia because of their children's habitual inability to
sleep. The consequences for the parents' sense of well-being and enjoyment of
their children, and in some cases for the health of marriages and working lives
can be considerable.Silent Nights: Overcoming Sleep Problems in Babies and Children by Dr Brian Symon provides a sensible, no-nonsense guide to how babies sleep and why they cry. It shows how this knowledge can be applied in practical ways to help the normal, healthy baby establish sleeping patterns that will improve its life and benefit the entire family. The process is not always easy, but most families following the program outlined in this book will find that a good night's sleep is no longer an impossible dream."