The Conversation – Ryan Anderson and Hannah Ford
For thousands of years, mothers have sung lullabies to help their babies and children fall asleep. In more recent times, gadgets and devices have been invented and marketed to help the tired child – and weary parent. One of these devices has been linked in recent years to the tragic deaths of 32 babies. Fisher Price recently recalled its Rock ‘n Play Sleeper after the deaths. The popularity of the device and others shows the widespread desire for help getting babies and children to sleep. Consider that nearly 30% of young children experience sleep problems that warrant clinical attention.
https://theconversation.com/sleep-training-for-your-kids-why-and-how-it-works-117638