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26 baby lullabies to help your child sleep (with lyrics)
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
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Lullaby lyrics: Hush, Little Baby
By Dana Dubinsky
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Lullaby lyrics: Rock-a-Bye Baby
By Dana Dubinsky
A woman feeding a baby a bottle before bed
When to stop giving your baby a bottle before bed
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
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Lullaby lyrics: Brahms's Lullaby (Lullaby and Goodnight)
By Dana Dubinsky
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Lullaby lyrics: Are You Sleeping? (Frère Jacques)
By Dana Dubinsky
A person holding a sleeping baby
Baby bedtime routines: How to start one, what to do, and why they're important
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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Lullaby lyrics: Itsy-Bitsy Spider
By Dana Dubinsky
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Lullaby lyrics: All the Pretty Little Horses
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Lullaby lyrics: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
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Lullaby lyrics: Sleep, Baby, Sleep
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Lullaby lyrics: Amazing Grace
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
You Are My Sunshine
Lullaby lyrics: You Are My Sunshine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Can't Help Falling in Love
Lullaby lyrics: Can't Help Falling in Love
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
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Hispanic lullaby: A la Nanita Nana
A Million Dreams
Lullaby lyrics: A Million Dreams
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Sweet Baby James
Lullaby lyrics: Sweet Baby James
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Sweet Child o' Mine
Lullaby lyrics: Sweet Child o' Mine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Three Little Birds
Lullaby lyrics: Three Little Birds
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Baby Mine
Lullaby lyrics: Baby Mine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Stay Awake
Lullaby lyrics: Stay Awake
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
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Lullaby lyrics: Toora, Loora, Loora
All My Loving
Lullaby lyrics: All My Loving
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Don't You Worry Child
Lullaby lyrics: Don't You Worry Child
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
L-O-V-E
Lullaby lyrics: L-O-V-E
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
The Sound of Silence
Lullaby lyrics: The Sound of Silence
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
You Are the Best Thing
Lullaby lyrics: You Are the Best Thing
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
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Are You Sleeping?
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Hush, Little Baby
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Itsy-bitsy Spider
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Sleep Basics

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When can my baby sleep through the night without a feeding?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Why does my baby sweat so much while sleeping?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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2-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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3-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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How much sleep do babies and toddlers need?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Wake windows by age: Finding your baby's sleep sweet spot
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A baby sleeping with their thumb in their mouth
4-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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10-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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6-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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5-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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Newborn sleep: Your complete guide
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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When can babies sleep with a stuffed animal?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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8-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A father holding a sleeping baby
11-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A baby sleeping
9-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A mom breastfeeding a baby in bed
What is a dream feed, and how to do it
Reviewed by Liz Donner, M.D., pediatric hospitalist
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Is it normal for my baby to snore?
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
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7-month-old sleep schedules
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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What is co-sleeping?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Parents are turning off their babies’ white noise machines. Should you?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Expert strategies for getting your baby to sleep
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
Baby Sleeping in a crib at night
When do babies start sleeping through the night?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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When can babies sleep with a blanket?
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Is it safe to use bumpers on my baby's crib?
Reviewed by Fern Hauck, M.D., SIDS expert
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Getting twin babies to sleep
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
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Parents' top tips for getting your baby to sleep
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
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Baby sleep: Tips for napping
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
baby sleeping with text: baby sleep: tips for birth to 3 months
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Baby sleep: Tips for birth to 3 months
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
baby sleeping with text: baby sleep: tips for 3 to 9 months
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Baby sleep: Tips for 3 to 9 months
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
baby sleeping with text: baby sleep: tips for 9 to 12 months
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Baby sleep: Tips for 9 to 12 months
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
baby sleeping with text: baby sleep: bedtime routines
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Baby sleep: Bedtime routines
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
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Baby sleep training: No cry
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
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Baby sleep training: Ferber method
Reviewed by KT Park, M.D., gastroenterologist
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When my baby started sleeping through the night
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My baby's bedtime routine
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Video playlist: Baby sleep
By Julia Chope
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Baby sleep: 3 questions new parents ask their pediatrician
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Sleep Problems & Solutions

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How to try the Ferber method of sleep training for your baby
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
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Night weaning your baby
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
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Gentle sleep training: No cry methods, explained
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A baby wearing sleep sack in crib
How to keep your baby warm at night
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A baby sitting up in a crib
6-month sleep regression
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A baby yawning
Sleep apnea in babies
Reviewed by Dawn Rosenberg, M.D., pediatrician
baby laying on it's back in crib while awake
Baby sleep training: Cry it out method
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A woman rocking a swaddled newborn
The five S's for baby sleep
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A baby sucking their thumb while sleeping
When can babies self soothe?
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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Baby sleep training: When and how to start
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
Newborn lying down
Is it normal for babies to sleep with their eyes open?
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
A baby standing in a crib awake
Sleep regression in babies and toddlers: When and why it happens
Reviewed by Dina DiMaggio, M.D., pediatrician
A baby lying awake in a crib
How to get your baby to sleep longer in the morning
Reviewed by Shawnté James, M.D., neonatal and pediatric hospitalist
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Baby sleep training: Fading method
Reviewed by Chandani DeZure, M.D., FAAP, pediatric hospitalist
A baby lying on their belly in a crib
8-month sleep regression
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
A baby laying in a crib
4-month sleep regression
Reviewed by Funke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., sleep medicine expert
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65% of moms want to abolish 'spring forward' and 'fall back'
By Caroline Picard
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Sleep strategies (Mom Confidential)
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How I got my baby to sleep through the night
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Tips for dealing with sleep regressions
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What it's like to sleep train twins
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Stay Awake
Lullaby lyrics: Stay Awake
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Can't Help Falling in Love
Lullaby lyrics: Can't Help Falling in Love
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Sweet Child o' Mine
Lullaby lyrics: Sweet Child o' Mine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Baby Mine
Lullaby lyrics: Baby Mine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
All My Loving
Lullaby lyrics: All My Loving
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
You Are My Sunshine
Lullaby lyrics: You Are My Sunshine
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
Three Little Birds
Lullaby lyrics: Three Little Birds
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor
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26 baby lullabies to help your child sleep (with lyrics)
Reviewed by Rebekah Wahlberg, Sr. Associate Editor

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