How Babies Sleep
Helen Ball
2025
Overview:
This evidence-based guide challenges common myths about infant sleep and explains how and why babies sleep the way they do. Professor Helen Ball combines research from anthropology, biology, and parenting to offer realistic expectations and respectful support for families.
Why It’s Included:
It affirms natural infant sleep behaviours and encourages parents to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid routines. The book supports responsive parenting and safe co-sleeping, aligning closely with our sleep philosophy.
Who It’s For:
Highly recommended for expectant and new parents, as well as professionals supporting families with infant sleep concerns.
“Anticipating this book from the first announcement it was being written, reading it was everything I had hoped it would be. Professor Helen Ball draws upong all the very latest in infant sleep research to create the definitive guide for parents and those supporting them”
Further Reading:
Sweet Sleep – La Leche League International
Why Your Baby’s Sleep Matters – Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Our article: “Trusting Your Baby’s Sleep Needs”
