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By 8 months, most infants continue to wake during the night, though a majority are able to fall back asleep without parental involvement. [2] At 9 months, only a third of infants sleep through the night without waking. [3] Daytime sleeping (naps) generally doesn't cease until 3 to 5 years of age. 7 week old infant in active sleep
The sleep advice given by Baby Wise is similar to Richard Ferber's advice given in his popular book Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems. [14] The Ferber method of getting a baby to sleep similarly includes putting the baby to bed when awake. [14] The baby is expected to learn how to fall asleep alone.
Sleep training in a separate room, under 6 months is not recommended due to the SIDS reduction factors at play. A committed caregiver in the same room for all day and night sleeps reduces the risk of SIDS by 50 percent. [11] These guidelines for baby being in the same room differs from 6 months to 12 months in different countries.
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Although sleeping in the supine position without sufficient tummy time may change the physical appearance of the head through plagiocephaly and consequently promote developmental delays, [5] [6] [13] [14] regardless of these effects, it is essential that infants are placed to sleep on their back, because of the risk of SIDS.
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The term polyphasic sleep was first used in the early 20th century by psychologist J. S. Szymanski, who observed daily fluctuations in activity patterns. [2] It does not imply any particular sleep schedule. The circadian rhythm disorder known as irregular sleep-wake syndrome is an example of polyphasic sleep in humans.
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