Book Reviews - Sleep

Sleep

The Benefits of Bedsharing, by Dr. Helen Ball of the Durham University Parent-Infant Sleep Lab, midwife Sally Inch, and Marion Copeland, is a concise, easy-to-understand presentation on how to safely bedshare, and why the practice is good for mother, baby, and the breastfeeding relationship. (Mark-It-Television, 2005; www.platypusmedia.com)
Reviewed by Melissa Chianta

Good Nights: The Happy Parents' Guide to the Family Bed (and a Peaceful Night's Sleep!) byJay Gordon, MD (St. Martin's Griffin, 2002)

Night-Night: Settle Down Activities for Easy Bedtimes by Cynthia MacGregor (Celestial Arts, 2001)

Sleeping With Your Baby: A Parent's Guide to Cosleeping
By James McKenna, PhD. This ground-breaking book by the world's authority on cosleeping will revolutionize the conversations on bed sharing in this country.
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Sweet Dreams: A Pediatrician's Secret for Your Child's Good Night's Sleep by Dr. Paul Fleiss, MD (Lowell House, 2000)