Understanding newborn sleep can be simple, as long as you keep one basic principle in mind: everything about a newborn is connected. Many factors influence a newborn's sleep, including feeding patterns, routines, temperament, and overall health. In Essential Keys to Your Newborn's Sleep, Miriam and Nicole discuss at length each factor that influences sleep. They also offer practical, hands-on tips about how you can influence some of these factors and set the stage for better newborn sleep, both now and throughout the first year. Nicole and Miriam also explain what to expect at each stage of growth, and how to cope with difficulties and challenges that will arise. Written by Baby Sleep Site(r) founder Nicole Johnson and sleep consultant Miriam Chickering, Essential Keys to Your Newborn's Sleep contains the combined knowledge and parenting experience of two bonafide baby experts As a sleep expert with years of experience in helping tired families sleep better, Nicole shares her wealth of practical knowledge and proven sleep coaching methods in the pages of this book. And Miriam, a Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, offers comprehensive information on feeding (both breast and bottle) and bonding, as well as tips on how to recognize and address common medical concerns. What's more, throughout the book, both Nicole and Miriam share their personal experiences in caring for their own children.